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.

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Etymology

Origin of matter of record

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

His involvement in those schemes is a matter of record.

From Los Angeles Times

"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

While Humza Yousaf is a socially-liberal politician compared to the socially-conservative Kate Forbes, it is a matter of record that he did not take part in the final Holyrood vote on gay marriage.

From BBC

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

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