Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fait accompli
noun
/ˌfeɪt əˈkɒmplɪ/
Definition
A thing that has already happened or been decided before those affected hear about it, leaving them with no option but to accept.
Examples
- The merger was presented as a fait accompli to the employees, who had no say in the decision.
- By the time the board met, the new policy was a fait accompli that they had to work with.
Meaning
Fait accompli refers to a situation where something has been done and cannot be changed, often used in contexts where people must deal with consequences that are already set.
Synonyms
- Done deal
- Accomplished fact
- Completed act
