question of law

American  

[kwes-chuhn uhv law] / ˈkwɛs tʃən əv ˈlɔ /

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.

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• question of law vs. question of fact

Example Sentences

"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 • Apr. 3, 2024

Besides, it is never anti-democratic or wrong to seek constitutional clarity where there is a meritorious question of law at issue—however it ultimately is resolved.

From Slate • Mar. 7, 2024

Judge Richard M. Berman ruled there was no substantial question nor any close question of law to warrant letting the Indiana Republican remain free until his appeal is decided.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2023

To obtain bail pending appeal, Ridley-Thomas must show that his appeal raises a “substantial question of law or fact” that is likely to result in the conviction being overturned or a new trial granted.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2023

In English law, once the jury had given a verdict there could be an appeal on a question of law but there could be no appeal on a question of fact.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton