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Meaning of after the fact | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˌɑːftə ðə ˈfækt

Definitions

  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.

Equivalents

Deutsch ex post hinterher im Nachhinein im Nachhinein nachträglich postfaktisch
Español a toro pasado
Suomi jälkikäteen
Français après coup
한국어 뒷북
Latina post hoc
Polski ex post po fakcie po fakcie post factum
Svenska i efterhand i efterskott

Examples

“You made the commitment, and you can't change⟳ the terms after the fact.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

after the Lord Mayor's show after-acquired title after-banquet after-burden after-burner after-cast

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