# matter of fact

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. 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.
2. A point of fact; a claim or statement about (empirical) facts, as opposed to conjecture or opinion.

## Etymology
First attested in the 16th century.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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