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Post factum
“After the fact.”
Latin phrase
Translation
What does “Post factum” mean?
Post factum translates as “After the fact.”
Done or explained after something has already happened.
Origin
The story behind it
A Latin phrase used in law and in general writing for actions taken retroactively.
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