"To define the issues" means to clearly identify and explain the main problems or topics that need to be addressed or understood in a particular situation or discussion. Full definition
Your Separation Agreement will clearly define the issues of custody and how you agree to parent your children and divide time with them. (goodlawdc.com)
They help participants clearly define the issues in dispute, keeping open the lines of communication, and promoting rational discussions and acceptable agreements. (afccnet.org)
Follow this news website and get information on defining the issues we care about and how we respond to them as a community. (blog.feedspot.com)