question of law
matter of law

Within a few months, that news could come out as a matter of law.

But this is only to look at the question as a matter of law.

This is more than a matter of law and order.

That is, they should simply not be allowed at all as a matter of law.

This is a matter of law and not choice in order to protect the public.

Another important aspect to be considered is a matter of law.

As a matter of law and policy, no American money can be used for these purposes.

As a matter of law, Constitution and history, it was wrong.

Something that exists in fact but not as a matter of law.

"But that isn't going to be the case as a matter of law."