accompli



fait accompli

A decision that has already been made or something that has already been accomplished or completed. The decision by the CEO to close 50 of the company's stores came as a fait accompli to the rest of the management team, who were powerless to stop it. Failing this class is not a fait accompli—you have the ability to study and bring up your grade!
See also: accompli, fait

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
Liberia-Late Roman
CarbreyKAHR-breeIrish, Scottish
Alberte (2)-French, Danish
HanneleHAHN-ne-leFinnish
Ligeia-Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Dafna-Hebrew