既成事実
きせいじじつ established fact; fait accompli
Why it means this
既成 (already established) + 事実 (a fact) — a fait accompli; something done that others are forced to accept.
Breakdown
- 既 キ previously, already, long ago
- 成 セイ turn into, become, get
- 事 こと matter, thing, fact
- 実 み reality, truth, seed
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