factfinder
factfinder · factfinders
In a legal proceeding, the person or persons given the task of weighing all evidence…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.
Meaning
2 sensesIn 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.
One who finds facts.
Origin
From fact + finder.From fact + finder.
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