material fact

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|legal}} A fact essential to make a [[case]] or a [[defense]], or the absence of which negates a case or defense.
2. {{lb|en|legal|real estate law}} A fact that might alter a person's decision to buy a property or change the terms and price a buyer is willing to accept.
3. {{lb|en|legal|insurance law}} A fact that might alter an insurer's decision to agree to provide insurance to a person or alter the terms and conditions or the rate of premium on a policy.

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