Definitions for fishing expedition
fish·ing ex·pe·di·tion

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1. fishing expeditionnoun

   an investigation undertaken in the hope (but not the stated purpose) of discovering information

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1. fishing expeditionnoun

   A non-specific search for information, especially incriminating information.

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1. Fishing expedition

   A fishing expedition is an informal, pejorative term for a non-specific search for information, especially incriminating information. It is most frequently organized by policing authorities.

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1. fishing expedition

   A fishing expedition is an investigation or inquiry conducted without a clear purpose, plan, or specific target, often relying on the chance of discovering useful or pertinent information. This term is often used in legal scenarios to refer to a haphazard or speculative search for information, which usually isn't permissible. However, it can also be used more broadly to describe any situation where someone is searching for information or evidence without knowing exactly what they are looking for.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of fishing expedition in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of fishing expedition in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of fishing expedition in a Sentence

1. Erika Jayne:

   The subpoena sounds like a fishing expedition or desperation move if it is directed at Erika, i keep explaining that there is no hidden treasure, which we have supported by providing counsel for the bankruptcy trustee with all relevant bank account and financial information in Erika’s possession. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP.

2. Alan Dershowitz:

   The key point here is whether accusations against me are true or false, and it's not a fishing expedition to be able to depose her.

3. Jennifer Granick:

   The government has to show there's incriminating evidence, they can't unlock a phone and have a fishing expedition.

4. Donald Trump:

   This can't become a fishing expedition like the Democrats would like to see The White House be.

5. Ryan Jackson.Jackson:

   There's no — there was no reason for The EPA. There was no topic. It was just a fishing expedition, and so when I say it's politically charged, there's no real FOIA, you know, Freedom of Information Act reason for it, it is just simply submitted to us to see what we will produce.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=fishing expedition
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Fishing_Expedition
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishing_Expedition
4. ^ ChatGPT
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