ALL meanings of after the fact
af·ter the fact
A a - noun after the fact after the commission of the offence 3
- noun after the fact something that actually exists; reality; truth: Your fears have no basis in fact. 1
- noun after the fact something known to exist or to have happened: Space travel is now a fact. 1
- noun after the fact a truth known by actual experience or observation; something known to be true: Scientists gather facts about plant growth. 1
- noun after the fact something said to be true or supposed to have happened: The facts given by the witness are highly questionable. 1
- noun after the fact Law.. Often, facts. an actual or alleged event or circumstance, as distinguished from its legal effect or consequence. Compare question of fact, question of law. 1
- idioms after the fact after the fact, Law. after the commission of a crime: an accessory after the fact. 1
- idioms after the fact before the fact, Law. prior to the commission of a crime: an accessory before the fact. 1
- idioms after the fact in fact, actually; really; indeed: In fact, it was a wonder that anyone survived. 1
- adverb after the fact afterwards 1
- adjective after the fact added after a matter seemed concluded 1
- preposition after the fact (Idiomatic) Too late; after something is finished or final. 0