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 法律翻译Roger,在一家顶尖欧洲律师事务所的北京办公室担任全职法律翻译,专注翻译各类与北欧业务有关的法律文件。