fait accompli

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[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

From French fait (a fact) + accompli (accomplished), literally "an accomplished fact".

[edit] Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA: /ˈfeɪt.əˌkʌm.pli/, SAMPA: /"feIt.@%kVm.pli/
  • (WEAE) IPA: /ˈfaɪ.ta.kɔⁿˈpli/

[edit] Noun

Singular
fait accompli

Plural
faits accomplis

fait accompli (plural faits accomplis)

  1. An established fact. Often said of something irreversible or performed without going through standard procedure.

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