question of fact

noun

An issue that has not been predetermined and authoritatively answered by the law.

Meanings

nounquestion of fact (plural questions of fact)

plural questions of fact

  1. lawAn issue that has not been predetermined and authoritatively answered by the law.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna disputed factual contention that is generally left for a jury to decide

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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Chicago

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