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fait accompli

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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.


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Europe adjusts itself to a fait accompli, and so does an individual character--until the placid adjustment is disturbed by a convulsive retribution.
 
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