matter of fact

/ˈmæɾər əv fækt/
/ˈmætə əv fækt/
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Other forms: matters of fact

Definitions of matter of fact
  1. noun
    a matter that is an actual fact or is demonstrable as a fact
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    type of:
    fact
    a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
  2. noun
    a disputed factual contention that is generally left for a jury to decide
    synonyms: question of fact
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    type of:
    head, question
    the subject matter at issue
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