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matter of record

American  

noun

Law.
  1. a fact or statement that appears on the record of a court and that can be proved or established by producing such record.


Etymology

Origin of matter of record

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

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"It is beyond plausible that PwC think they can just phoenix their way out of the deep cultural failures that are a matter of record and remain unresolved," Labor Senator Deborah O'Neill said.

From Reuters • Jun. 27, 2023

That Susan bit the royal clock-winder and a young palace sentry is a matter of record, though her epitaph leaves out such indiscretions.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2022

As a matter of record, the tie-breaking moment occurred April 3 when the Kings were mathematically eliminated from postseason contention.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2022

We’ve compiled the list as a matter of record, and to show just how recently the portrayals occurred—often as a punchline.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2020

Underneath the map is placed "Xmas, 1898", so that the date of the inauguration of Imperial Penny Postage shall be a matter of record.

From Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery by Howes, Clifton Armstrong

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