Phrase guide
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noun
An issue concerning the factual circumstances of a cause of action that is to be tried or proved; an allegation forming the basis of a claim or defense, as opposed to a matter of law.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
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noun
A point of fact; a claim or statement about (empirical) facts, as opposed to conjecture or opinion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly
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phrase
Ellipsis of as a matter of fact.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, adverbial, alt-of, colloquial, ellipsis
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noun
a matter that is an actual fact or is demonstrable as a fact
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: fact
noun
a disputed factual contention that is generally left for a jury to decide
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: question of fact
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: question, head
History
First attested in the 16th century.
Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
