before the fact

Meaning

(law) Before the commission of a crime.

Assumed prior to factual study; ipso facto true, good, or correct; a priori

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Well, to the law, you're an accessory. Before the fact. David Mamet

Words in the phrase

before the fact

Close letter words and terms

before the ecj before the european court of justice before the expected date before the fight before the footlights before the ink is dry