plural of inverted question mark

Indicates that the speaker wants to ask a question

(rhetoric) A question that presupposes some controversial premise, such that it cannot be directly answered without incriminating oneself or, at least, unintentionally conceding a point; a loaded question.

(logic, philosophy) A supposed paradox concerning whether chickens or chicken eggs existed first. / (logic, philosophy) A question to decide which of two interdependent things happened first.

Alternative spelling of chicken-or-egg question

(Britain, law) The anomaly whereby Scottish MPs can vote on issues affecting England, but English MPs cannot vote on Scottish issues.

(US, law) The authority that a United States federal court has to hear a cause of action brought under the United States Constitution or federal statutes.

(television, radio) During a classroom quiz or game show, a question posed to two or more opponents where both are able to answer by signaling, and depending on the rules, the one that responds with a correct answer either takes control of the game or proceeds to advance to a subsequent round.

(education) A question where several answers are presented and the respondent must choose the correct one.

Alternative letter-case form of Schleswig-Holstein Question