MATTER OF FACT Definition & Meaning

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matter of fact

matter-of-fact

[ mat-er-uhv-fakt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adhering strictly to fact; not imaginative; prosaic; dry; commonplace:
a matter-of-fact account of the political rally.
direct or unemotional; straightforward; down-to-earth.

matter of fact

a fact that is undeniably true
law a statement of facts the truth of which the court must determine on the basis of the evidence before it Compare matter of law
philosophy a proposition that is amenable to empirical testing, as contrasted with the truths of logic or mathematics
as a matter of fact
actually; in fact

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First recorded in 1575–85

First recorded in 1705–15

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As a matter of fact, we exchanged wedding vows nine years ago in a gorgeous Italian villa overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

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As a matter of fact, there usually are — at least if you know what to look for: a sweep, a director win or even a chance to make history.

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The reply was certain, “Yes ... I intend to write more than one book, as a matter of fact.”

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Seconds later, the officer said: "As a matter of fact, get out of the car."

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“I said, ‘Yes, as a matter of fact, I did.’

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