(chiefly historical) The question of which historically German(-speaking, -inhabited, and/or -ruled) areas — particularly of whether northern German areas and Austria or only northern German areas — should constitute a unified German state.

(historical) The question of and debate over the appropriate status and treatment of Jews in society, particularly in Europe.

(historical) The issues surrounding the status (and protection by western powers) of Armenians in Ottoman and formerly Ottoman areas.

plural of yes-no question

To end a period of debate on an issue by requiring a decision to be made with respect to that issue.

plural of question word

A word used in forming questions.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of beg the question

simple past tense and past participle of beg the question

(obsolete) Unquestionably, without question, certainly. / (obsolete) Unquestionable, beyond question, certain.