matter of fact

n 1. a fact that is undeniably true 2. (Law) 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 3. (Philosophy) philosophy a proposition that is amenable to empirical testing, as contrasted with the truths of logic or mathematics 4. as a matter of fact actually; in fact adj unimaginative or emotionless: he gave a matter-of-fact account of the murder.

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Noun	1.	matter of fact - a disputed factual contention that is generally left for a jury to decidequestion of factquestion, head - the subject matter at issue; "the question of disease merits serious discussion"; "under the head of minor Roman poets"
	2.	matter of fact - a matter that is an actual fact or is demonstrable as a factfact - a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred; "first you must collect all the facts of the case"

matter of fact

1. noun Something that is true and factual. My attendance in this class is a matter of fact! You can check the sign-in sheets—I was here every week! The deficit is a matter of fact, not opinion. The numbers don't lie.2. adjective Straightforward in communication. Usually hyphenated. It's better to be matter-of-fact when you fire someone, rather than trying to dance around the subject. The instructions should be matter-of-fact, but instead the manual is written with overly descriptive language.3. adjective Nonchalant or not expressing excitement. Usually hyphenated. I don't know how you can be so matter-of-fact about winning that award—it's a great honor!See also: fact, matter, of

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Something that is literally or factually true, as in The records showed it to be a matter of fact that they were married in 1960. This idiom often occurs in the phrase as a matter of fact, as in As a matter of fact, you are absolutely right. Matter of fact was first recorded in 1581, and originally was a legal term distinguishing the facts of a case from the law, called matter of law, applying to it. It began to be applied to other concerns in the late 1600s. See also: matter, of

Matter of Fact

That which is to be determined by the senses or by the testimony of witnesses who describe what they have perceived through the senses of sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing.

Trials are highly complex forums for the consideration of fact, opinion, and law. Each area is distinct in its type and in who has responsibility for evaluating it. Courts use the term matter of fact to distinguish a particular kind of information. A fact is a thing done—an actual occurrence or event—and it is presented during a trial in the form of testimony and evidence. The rules of evidence generally allow witnesses to testify as to what they personally know about the facts in dispute, but do not allow witnesses to testify as to their opinions (i.e., thoughts, beliefs, or inferences) in regard to those facts. An exception is made for expert witnesses, whose technical or scientific specialty is considered sufficient to allow them to state their opinion on relevant and material matters.

Facts are often difficult to ascertain because the record is unclear or because competing interpretations of the facts are presented. questions of fact are for the jury, which must weigh their validity in reaching a verdict. The jury's role is kept distinct from that of the court, which has the authority to rule on all matters of law.

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MATTER OF FACT, pleading. Matter which goes in denial of a declaration, and Dot in avoidance of it. Bac. Ab. Pleas, &c. G 3; Hob. 127.

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noun a disputed factual contention that is generally left for a jury to decide

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noun a matter that is an actual fact or is demonstrable as a fact

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