Word
fait
/ˈfeɪt/
Definition
n. a fact or a situation that is already finished and cannot be changed. It is often used to describe something that has happened and is now a permanent part of history.
n. a fact or situation that has already occurred and is now irreversible. Often used in the phrase 'fait accompli' to describe a decision or event that has been completed before others can react to it.
Examples
“The new law is a fait accompli and cannot be changed now.”
“By the time the board met to discuss the merger, the deal was already a fait accompli.”
“The diplomat's sudden resignation was a fait accompli, leaving the administration scrambling to find a replacement before the summit began.”
Examples
simple
“The new law is a fait accompli and cannot be changed now.”
contextual
“By the time the board met to discuss the merger, the deal was already a fait accompli.”
complex
“The diplomat's sudden resignation was a fait accompli, leaving the administration scrambling to find a replacement before the summit began.”
Real-World Examples
“The six-episode season opens with the renaming already a fait accompli, not even commented on.”