a fait accompli



a fait accompli

a decision or action which has already been made or done and which cannot be changed The sudden change in policy was presented to the party as a fait accompli, without any consultation.
See also: accompli, fait

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Anan (1)-Western African, Akan
MÓRicMO-reetsHungarian
ElinE-lin (Swedish, Norwegian)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Welsh
AbbieAB-eeEnglish
Jane[dʒein]
AudreyAWD-reeEnglish