factum

[fak-tuh m]

noun, plural fac·ta

[fak-tuh] /ˈfæk tə/.

a statement of the facts in a controversy or legal case.

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Origin of factum

From Latin, dating back to 1740–50; see origin at fact

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Examples from the Web for factum

Historical Examples

And the old axiom is applicable—Fieri non debuit, factum valet.
English Past and Present
Richard Chevenix Trench
The succeeding six chapters of the present Relation are devoted by Biard to answering the Factum.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. III: Acadia, 1611-1616
Various
The Factum alluded to was a controversial pamphlet "written and published against the Jesuits."
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. III: Acadia, 1611-1616
Various
For the establishment of a domicile of choice there must be both animus and factum, intention and fact.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6
Various
But neither this factum, nor two requisitions of the governor, could prevail on these fathers to obey.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 8 (of 10)
Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)