a question of fact

  • 1question of fact — see question 2 Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. question of fact …

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  • 2Question of fact — In law, a question of fact (also known as a point of fact) is a question which must be answered by reference to facts and evidence, and inferences arising from those facts. Such a question is distinct from a question of law, which must be… …

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  • 3question of fact — noun a disputed factual contention that is generally left for a jury to decide • Syn: ↑matter of fact • Hypernyms: ↑question, ↑head * * * : fact in issue * * * a question concerning the reality of an alleged event or circumstance in a trial by… …

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  • 4question of fact — a question concerning the reality of an alleged event or circumstance in a trial by jury, usually determined by the jury. Cf. question of law. * * * …

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  • 5question of fact — A question for the jury in a trial by jury or for the court in a trial to the court. A question of the truth to be decided upon conflicting evidence …

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  • 6decide a question of fact — index find (determine) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …

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  • 7question of fact — discussion relating to facts, argument about facts …

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  • 8fact — n [Latin factum deed, real happening, something done, from neuter of factus, past participle of facere to do, make] 1: something that has actual existence: a matter of objective reality 2: any of the circumstances of a case that exist or are… …

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  • 9question — ques·tion n 1: a particular query directed to a witness compare interrogatory hy·po·thet·i·cal question /ˌhī pə the ti kəl/: a question directed to an expert witness (as a physician) that is based on the existence of facts offered in evidence and …

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  • 10question of law — see question 2 Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. question of law …

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