Open Question
/ˈoʊpən ˈkwɛstʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A question in legal proceedings or doctrine that remains undecided or unresolved, requiring further determination.
The constitutionality of the statute is still an open question before the supreme court.
- (n.) A question presented in legal argument that does not presume a settled answer and invites discussion or interpretation.
The lawyer posed an open question about the applicability of the new regulation.
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- open question
- open questions
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Commentary
In legal contexts, an open question signals an unsettled matter, often requiring judicial or scholarly resolution; drafters and lawyers use it to indicate ongoing debate or issues needing adjudication.
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