fait accompli noun

/ˌfet.ə.kɒmˈpliː/

/ˌfeɪ.tə.kɑːm-/ n [C] (plural faits accomplis)

Definition

an action which has already been done and which cannot be changed

The policy change was presented to us as a fait accompli, without consultation or discussion.

(Definition of fait accompli noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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