question of law
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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
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
“Only this Court can provide the final word on this hotly contested, high-profile, pure question of law that is of grave importance to the General Assembly and the citizens of Indiana,” that motion states.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 23, 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
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