factfinder

See also: fact-finder

English

Etymology

fact +‎ finder

Noun

factfinder (plural factfinders)

1. One who finds facts.
2. (law) 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.

Related terms

• finder of fact
• trier of fact