in question

Idioms  

1. Under consideration, referring to the subject being discussed, as in No new facts have been discovered about the period in question. Shakespeare used this idiom in Cymbeline (1:1): “His father ... had, besides the gentleman in question, two other sons.” [c. 1600] Also see call in question.

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Example Sentences

The Federal Supreme Court therefore partially overturns the contested award and refers the case back to the CAS for a new ruling, taking into account the probative value of the audio-visual recording in question.”

From Los Angeles Times

“The transactions in question were transparent and were considered, approved, and implemented in good faith at the company.”

From The Wall Street Journal

TikTok responded by saying it wanted to exclude the accounts in question from monetisation and implement "automated verification", according to Groschek.

From Barron's

The fate of the world is never in question, but a callback for a second audition means everything.

From Los Angeles Times

The two lines in question are located completely onshore.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• faulty
• frail
• imperfect
• untrustworthy