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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Third principle: The Manual continues: “The lawfulness of an order is a question of law to be determined by the military judge.”

From Slate ● Nov. 24, 2025

“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

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