matter of record

Definition of "matter of record"
  1. A fact or event documented in official court records, such as testimony, evidence, or rulings
How to use "matter of record" in a sentence
  1. A past conviction that is a matter of record cannot be disputed or denied.
  2. The judge referred to a matter of record to support his ruling.
  3. Her repeatedly late payments were a matter of record, leading to the bank's foreclosing on her home.
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