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fait accompli

[fet a-kawm-plee]

noun:

an accomplished fact; a thing already done

Explanation

A fait accompli is a decision presented as settled, with no room for argument. Whether it's your roommate reorganizing the kitchen, a family trip planned without your input, or someone claiming the last slice of pizza, this French phrase means it's already set in stone.

Example: By the time the public heard about the new highway, it was already a fait accompli.

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