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

See Examples For:

fact finder

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 Seattle Times ● Jul. 27, 2023

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

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