after the fact

== English == === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌɑːftə ðə ˈfækt/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌæftɚ ðə ˈfækt/ === Prepositional phrase === after the fact (law) After the occurrence of some action or event, such as a crime or the formation of a contract. Too late; after something is finished or final. Synonym: post hoc ==== Derived terms ==== accessory after the fact ==== Related terms ==== before the fact ==== Translations ====