question of law

[ kwes-chuhn uhv law ]

noun

1. a question concerning a rule or the legal effect or consequence of an event or circumstance, usually determined by a court or judge. Compare question of fact.

Example Sentences

Trump’s legal team was also allowed to dispute evidence, cross-examine witnesses called by opposing counsel, and raise questions of law and fact throughout the trial—all of which they did aggressively and comprehensively.

From Salon

"She is abdicating her duty, and this is something that she needs to decide, not a jury. It's a question of law, not a question of fact."

From Salon

“The PRA angle is a question of law, not fact, and if she believes Trump’s PRA defense she should grant his motion and let Smith take this to the 11th circuit already,” he wrote.

From Salon

In a separate special concurrence, Parker sounded as if he were writing a sermon for “The 700 Club” instead of ruling on a question of law.

From Los Angeles Times

“Whether covering up a personal matter constitutes felony criminal conduct is a larger question of law that will likely be resolved by the appellate courts,” Germain said.

From Salon