disputed matter (question)

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• question of law — noun a disputed legal contention that is generally left for a judge to decide • Syn: ↑matter of law • Topics: ↑law, ↑jurisprudence • Hypernyms: ↑question, ↑head * * * …   Useful english dictionary

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