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 • Oct. 9, 2025

The lawyers said they wanted her to serve as a neutral fact finder in determining if a violation happened, but Noreika said that is the Justice Department’s job - not the judge’s.

From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2023

“I believe a neutral and rational fact finder would likely weigh this evidence in favor of the other witnesses, not Ms. Jakobsen.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2019

Judge Leon served as the primary fact finder throughout the six-week trial, and then issued this opinion.

From The Verge • Jun. 15, 2018

“P.P.’s transformation from impartial fact finder to combative advocate before deliberations began is separate and serious misconduct,” Corrigan wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2014