trier of fact

noun

A person or group of people given the responsibility of determining the facts of a case from evidence presented in a legal proceeding.

Meanings

nountrier of fact (plural triers of fact)

plural triers of fact

  1. lawA person or group of people given the responsibility of determining the facts of a case from evidence presented in a legal proceeding.

    Synonyms: finder of fact

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA person or group of people given the responsibility of determining the facts of a case from evidence presented in a legal proceeding.

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APA

trier of fact. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/trier%20of%20fact

MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “trier of fact,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/trier%20of%20fact.

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