ˈfaktəm noun
( plural fac·ta -tə ; also factums )
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, act, deed — more at fact
1. law : a man's own act and deed: as
a. : an instrument under seal
b. : the due execution of a will
2.
[Late Latin, from Latin]
a. : fact , event
b. : a statement of facts (as of a case in court) : memorial