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 资深译员Pablo,毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学,专注翻译各种与上市公司代理有关的法律文件。