matter of law

American  

noun

Law.

1. an issue or matter to be determined according to the relevant principles of law.

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matter of law British  

noun

1. law an issue requiring the court's interpretation of the law or relevant principles of the law Compare matter of fact

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Example Sentences

They need to be addressed as a matter of law and because failure to comply with terms of the treaty undermines growth across the continent.

From The Wall Street Journal

In March, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued a bulletin advising insurers that the Supreme Court decision does not state “smoke damage is never covered as a matter of law.”

From Los Angeles Times

She continued to give evidence after a short break, but the jury were sent home for the day after lunch, with the judge telling them a "matter of law" had arisen.

From BBC

She added that the government's arguments "fail as a matter of law".

From BBC

Still, the FDA declared the additive unsafe “as a matter of law” while assuring the public that no one’s health was actually at risk when synthetic myrcene was on the market.

From Los Angeles Times