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question of law vs. question of fact

question of law

noun

  1. a question concerning a rule or the legal effect or consequence of an event or circumstance, usually determined by a court or judge. Compare question of fact.

question of fact

noun

  1. a question concerning the reality of an alleged event or circumstance in a trial by jury, usually determined by the jury. Compare question of law.