matter of law

Noun

Meaning

a disputed legal contention that is generally left for a judge to decide

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

question of law de jure rule of law by operation of law law issue law matter legal question ipso jure legal issue legal matter issue of law eyes of the law from a legal point of view from a legal standpoint governed by legislation
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Antonyms

crooked criminal illegal banned prohibited forbidden
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Hypernyms

head question

Examples

As a matter of law, if soldiers are not on the battlefield, they should be found in their barracks. Source: Internet

He argued that there is a distinction between de jure and de facto: that a Catholic was obliged to accept the Church's opinion as to a matter of law (i. Source: Internet

As a matter of law, the member should resign prior to crossing to avoid fines and discipline. Source: Internet

“On the whole, the Court concludes as a matter of law that the photo arrangement here was not impermissibly suggestive. Source: Internet

The third involves a jousting battle whose victor will be vindicated as a matter of law. Source: Internet

The issue of whether the ballot is long is immaterial, it is not a matter of opinion, it is a matter of law. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

matter of honor matter of honour matter of hours matter of life and death matter of life or death matter of luck