Issue of Law
/ˈɪʃuː əv ˈlɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A question concerning the interpretation or application of law that a court must decide.
The judge ruled on a critical issue of law before the trial proceeded.
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- issue of law
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Commentary
Distinguished from issues of fact, issues of law focus solely on legal rules and their meaning rather than factual disputes.
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