English Explanatory Dictionary

after the fact

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. After the occurrence of some action or event, such as a crime or the formation of a contract.
  2. Too late; after something is finished or final.

Pronunciation

/ˌɑːftə ðə ˈfækt/ /ˌæftɚ ðə ˈfækt/ en-au-after the fact.ogg

Word forms

after the fact

Synonyms

post hoc

Related words

before the fact

Derived words

accessory after the fact
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