Finding
/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A conclusion reached by a judge or jury based on evidence presented during a trial.
The court's findings were crucial in deciding the verdict.
- (n.) An official determination or statement resulting from an investigation or inquiry.
The regulatory agency published its findings after the audit.
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Commentary
Findings typically refer to fact-finding outcomes essential for legal reasoning; distinguish from legal conclusions which are interpretative.
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