certified questionglossary / certified question certified question. A point of law on which a federal appellate court seeks guidance from either the U.S. Supreme Court or the highest state court by the procedure of certification. [Cases: Federal Courts 392, 463.] 词条贡献者 资深译员Fang,毕业于美国一流的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与主权及机构投资有关的法律文件。