# matter of record

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A fact or statement that is recorded in governmental records or in publications.
2. A fact that is contained within court files or has otherwise been entered into evidence before the court.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/matter-of-record
