matter of fact

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1)  An issue concerning the factual circumstances of a cause of action that is to be tried or proved; an allegation forming the basis of a claim or defense, as opposed to a matter of law.
 * 2)  A point of fact; a claim or statement about (empirical) facts, as opposed to conjecture or opinion.
 * 1)  A point of fact; a claim or statement about (empirical) facts, as opposed to conjecture or opinion.