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matter of law

n

(Law) Law an issue requiring the court's interpretation of the law or relevant principles of the law: contrasted with matter of fact

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matter of law - a disputed legal contention that is generally left for a judge to decide question of law question, head - the subject matter at issue; "the question of disease merits serious discussion"; "under the head of minor Roman poets" law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"