English noun: matter of fact | |||
| 1. | matter of fact (communication) a disputed factual contention that is generally left for a jury to decide | ||
| Synonyms | question of fact | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | head, question | ||
| 2. | matter of fact (cognition) a matter that is an actual fact or is demonstrable as a fact | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | fact | ||