matter of fact

See also: matter-of-fact

English

Etymology

Originated in the 19th century by natural philosophers in the Royal Society in London.

Pronunciation

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Noun

matter of fact (plural matters of fact)

1. a fact
2. (idiomatic) a more factual correction
3. (idiomatic) something completely true

   As a matter of fact, the car is midnight blue.

4. (law) Something that is to be tried or proved; an allegation forming the basis of a claim or defense.

Derived terms

• as a matter of fact
• matter-of-factly

References

• Black's Law Dictionary 10th Edition (2014)