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Variant of fact-finding

fact-finding Definition

fact·-finding (fakt′fīn′diŋ)

noun

the gathering of information; specif., preliminary research to gather facts for a later, full investigation, hearing, etc.

adjective

of, resulting from, or for the purpose of such research a fact-finding trip prior to a Congressional hearing

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fact-finder Law Definition

n

The person or persons in a particular trial or proceeding with responsibility for determining the facts. The jury typically acts as the fact-finder in any case where there is one; otherwise, the judge will perform that function along with that of making determinations of law.