Formal term for a point of doubt or an objection about the correctness, interpretation, or validity of something. Often used in legal, academic, or official contexts.
There is a question about the interpretation of that clause.
Some experts raise doubts about the content of the report.
Experts raised doubts about the survey results.
There is a question about how this contract should be interpreted.
He harbored doubts about the legitimacy of the decision.
The additional explanation resolved the doubts.
疑念 expresses a feeling of suspicion or distrust toward someone or something, whereas 疑義 refers to an intellectual doubt about the correctness or validity of facts or procedures.
異議 is a formal objection to a decision or proposal, while 疑義 is a more neutral expression of doubt or uncertainty about interpretation or correctness.
疑問視 is a verb-like noun meaning 'to view something with suspicion or doubt,' whereas 疑義 is a noun referring to the doubt or objection itself.
Compound of 疑 (doubt) and 義 (meaning, righteousness). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys a doubt about the proper meaning or correctness of something.