Issues

/ˈɪʃuːz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Points of law or fact disputed in a legal case to be decided by the court.
    The judge will address all the relevant issues at the trial.
  2. (v.) Third-person singular present of issue, meaning to send out or distribute formally.
    The court issues a subpoena to the witness.

Forms

  • issue

Commentary

As a noun, 'issues' commonly refers to contested matters in litigation; as a verb, it is a present-tense form of 'issue' meaning to formally send out documents or orders.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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