QUESTION, n. ques'chun. [L. quaestio. See Quest.] 1. The act of asking; an interrogatory; as, to examine by question and answer.2. That which is asked; something proposed which is to be solved by answer. What is the question?3. Inquiry; disquisition; discussion.It is to be put to question, whether it is lawful for christian princes to make an invasive war, simply for the propagation of the faith.4. Dispute or subject of debate.There arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews, about purifying. John 3.5. Doubt; controversy; dispute. The story is true beyond all question.This does not bring their truth in question.6. Trial; examination; judicial trial or inquiry.Of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question. Acts 23. Acts 24.7. Examination by torture.8. Endeavor; effort; act of seeking. [Not in use.]9. In logic, a proposition stated by way of interrogation.In question, in debate; in the course of examination or discussion; as, the matter or point in question.
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