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

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

“Whether covering up a personal matter constitutes felony criminal conduct is a larger question of law that will likely be resolved by the appellate courts,” Germain said.

From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2024

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

That seems right as a question of law — and standing isn’t an issue on which the administration or a court can choose to look the other way.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 9, 2022

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