factfinder

English

noun
Definitions
  • One who finds facts.
  • (legal) In a legal proceeding, the person or persons given the task of weighing all evidence presented and determining the facts of the case in light of that evidence; the jury, or where there is no jury, the judge.

Etymology

Compound from English fact + English finder.

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finder

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