matter of fact

Noun	1.	matter of fact - a disputed factual contention that is generally left for a jury to decide Synonyms: question of fact
	2.	matter of fact - a matter that is an actual fact or is demonstrable as a fact

MATTER OF FACT, pleading. Matter which goes in denial of a declaration, and Dot in avoidance of it. Bac. Ab. Pleas, &c. G 3; Hob. 127.

head, question, question of fact