a matter of record
noun phrase
: something that is known because it has been publicly said or reported in the past
His opposition to the plan is a matter of record.
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As with much of Greek mythology, Homer’s Odyssey, in which Odysseus is the protagonist, originated in an oral tradition and is generally regarded as legend rather than a matter of record.
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Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
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Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
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“A matter of record.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20matter%20of%20record. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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