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matter of fact

mat·ter of fact


noun 
Definition:
 
1. actual fact: something that is true and that cannot be denied
It's a matter of fact that our scores improved.

2. something to be proved or disproved: a question to be decided by a court of law that involves deciding on the truth of a statement, rather than interpreting a point of law or forming an opinion.
See also  matter of law



as a matter of fact 

1. 
used to add a statement that completes what you are saying or emphasizes its truth
 

2. 
used to contradict what somebody else has said or to express disagreement


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