collateral issueglossary / collateral issue A question or issue not directly connected with the matter in dispute. [Cases: Evidence 99; Witnesses 405. C.J.S. Evidence §§ 2–5, 197–199, 204, 206; Witnesses § 770.] 词条贡献者 专业法律翻译郭敏,毕业于欧洲顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各类与复杂保险交易有关的法律文件。