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
Munkhtsetseg-Mongolian
AugustijnOW-khuys-tienDutch
Wayra-Native American, Quechua
GroverGRO-vərEnglish
Arbuthnot[a:'bʌθnət]
RoydonROI-dənEnglish (Rare)