Definition of finding
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Examples of finding in a Sentence
The Supreme Court overturned the lower court's finding.
the Supreme Court's finding was that the state law was unconstitutional
Recent Examples of finding from the Web
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The findings of the WIN/Gallup International poll provide some ground for optimism even amid an increase in reports of attacks linked to intolerance.
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The introduction of Airbnb’s nondiscrimination policy in September had little effect on the findings of the study, which was conducted from June to mid-November, the authors said.
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The probe’s findings could also help humans better predict space weather, NASA says, like clouds of gas ejected from the sun’s corona that can knock out disrupt satellite operations and knock out whole power grids.
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Media reports and initial findings show that, in many cases, the valuable plots and houses went to people who had no right to them, in violation of the law.
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Lew has declined to discuss her findings with a reporter, except in writing.
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But Dias disputed both the U.N. investigative report’s findings, as well as his own government’s.
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This is a key finding from a public health standpoint because of the impact on families.
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Cornell's family has disputed the medical examiner's findings and claimed Cornell may have taken more of his anti-anxiety drug than he was prescribed.
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14th Century
First Known Use of finding
14th century
FINDING Defined for English Language Learners
finding
playDefinition of finding for English Language Learners
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: a legal decision
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: the results of an investigation
FINDING Defined for Kids
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Definition of finding for Students
1 : the decision of a court
2 : the results of an investigation
Law Dictionary
finding
Legal Definition of finding
: a determination resulting from judicial or administrative examination or inquiry (as at trial) especially into matters of fact as embodied in the verdict of a jury or decision of a court, referee, or administrative body or officer; also usually pl : a written statement of such determinations — see also factfinding — compare decision, holding, opinion, ruling finding of fact : a determination made by the trier of fact as to a factual issue based on the evidence presented in a case Editor's note: Conclusions of law are based on findings of fact. finding of law : a court's determination of the law as applied to a case : conclusion of law general finding : a finding that the facts in general support a judgment in favor of one of the parties special finding : a finding setting out the ultimate facts upon which the court's judgment is based
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