Plural of fait; in law and evidence, established facts or accomplished deeds (from 'fait accompli').
From Old French 'fait,' meaning deed or fact, from Latin 'factum' (thing done). Used in English legal and formal contexts.
The phrase 'fait accompli' (accomplished fact) entered English from French diplomacy—suggesting that some deeds are done so completely they're beyond argument, just plain facts.
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