fact finder

American  

Or fact-finder

noun

1. a person who searches impartially for the facts or actualities of a subject or situation, especially one appointed to conduct an official investigation, as in a labor-management conflict.

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Other Word Forms

• fact-finding noun

Etymology

Origin of fact finder

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Jury trial and due process protections, in our legal system, safeguard the rights of parties to present facts to a fact finder.

From Slate

Opper said her decision did not “clear Rep. Brandtjen of any wrongdoing, there is just not enough evidence to move forward to let a fact finder decide.”

From Seattle Times

That triggered a report from an independent fact -finder, who recommended the sides agree to a 7% increase.

From Los Angeles Times

"In an evidentiary hearing like Meadows' removal hearing this week, the judge is the fact finder, as well as the one who applies those facts to the applicable law. Judge Jones sits and judges the witnesses' credibility and trustworthiness."

From Salon

Hoang said the office is a “neutral fact finder” and said the board will have 30 days to respond to the allegations in writing.

From Seattle Times