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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   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.
2. 2
   One who finds facts.

Etymology

From fact + finder.

Related phrases

finder of facttrier of fact

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