substantive issue

US: /ˈsʌbstənˌtɪv ˈɪʃuː/

Definition

Definition of substantive issue - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

legal

Rare

important central matter that directly affects the main result

Rare

The court focused on the substantive issue rather than the filing mistake.
The lawyer argued that the appeal raised a substantive issue.
Mediators asked both sides to identify the substantive issue in dispute.

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Expressions with substantive

substantive discussion

serious talk that focuses on important issues in real depth

We need a substantive discussion about the budget cuts.

substantive report

report or record that is detailed, thorough, and meaningful

She submitted a substantive report on the project’s risks and costs.

substantive response

reply that directly deals with the main issues or questions raised

The committee still has not given a substantive response to our concerns.

substantive agreements

important treaties between countries

The diplomats signed substantive agreements to ensure peace.

substantive change

significant alteration that changes the real meaning or effect of something

The contract went through substantive change before both sides signed it.

substantive motion

formal proposal in a meeting that can stand alone for decision

The committee debated a substantive motion calling for changes to the policy.

Expressions with issue

burning issue

urgent matter needing immediate attention

The budget deficit is a burning issue for the government.

at issue

adj.

being discussed or debated

The main point at issue is the budget.

bread-and-butter issue

fundamental topic concerning basic needs or interests

Healthcare is a bread-and-butter issue for many voters.

hot-button issue

controversial subject sparking debate

Immigration policy is often a hot-button issue during elections.

cloud the issue

make a problem less clear or more confusing

He tried to cloud the issue with irrelevant details.

dodge the issue

evade a problem or responsibility

She dodged the issue by blaming someone else.

duck the issue

avoid dealing with a problem or question

The politician tried to duck the issue during the debate.

issue came to light

exp.

problem or concern becomes known or noticed

The issue came to light during the audit.

make an issue of

treat something as important or problematic

She tends to make an issue of minor mistakes.

muddle the issue

make a situation more confusing or complicated

His comments only muddle the issue further.

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French:question de fond, ...
German:materielle Frage, ...
Italian:questione sostanziale, ...
Spanish:cuestión de fondo, ...
Portuguese:questão de fundo, ...
Chinese:实体问题, ...
Japanese:実体的争点, ...
Arabic:مَسْأَلَة جَوْهَرِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:סוּגְיָה מַהוּתִית, ...
Russian:существенный вопрос, ...
Ukrainian:суттєве питання, ...
Hindi:मौलिक मुद्दा, ...
Bengali:মূলগত বিষয়, ...
Catalan:qüestió de fons, ...
Czech:meritorní otázka, ...
Danish:materiel problemstilling, ...
Dutch:materiële kwestie, ...
Greek:ουσιαστικό ζήτημα, ...
Hungarian:érdemi kérdés, ...
Khmer:បញ្ហាសារសំខាន់, ...
Korean:실체적 쟁점, ...
Persian:مسئله ماهوی, ...
Polish:merytoryczna kwestia, ...
Portuguese (BR):questão de mérito, ...
Romanian:problemă de fond, ...
Swedish:sakfråga, ...
Thai:ประเด็นสาระสำคัญ, ...
Turkish:esas mesele, ...
Vietnamese:vấn đề trọng tâm, ...

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