Legal Question
/ˈliːɡəl ˈkwɛs.tʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A question concerning the interpretation, application, or validity of the law that requires judicial determination.
The judge framed the legal question to determine whether the contract was enforceable.
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- legal question
- legal questions
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Commentary
A legal question differs from a factual question in that it involves legal principles to be decided by a court rather than contested facts.
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