fait accompli
C1CEFR level
65/100Rarity: rare
FormalRegister
General phrase
A thing already done and beyond alteration, presented to others so that objection becomes futile.
By occupying the territory before talks began, they presented the negotiators with a fait accompli.
Business noun
A thing already done and presented as beyond dispute.
By announcing the merger to the press first, they turned the price into a fait accompli.
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