Fact
/ˈfækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A thing that is known or proved to be true.
The lawyer presented several facts to support the case.
- (n.) An event or circumstance that actually exists or has happened.
The court examined the facts surrounding the incident.
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- facts
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Commentary
In legal contexts, facts form the foundation of arguments and differ from legal conclusions; precise identification aids clear judgments.
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