What does "material fact" mean?

A fact essential to make a case or a defense, or the absence of which negates a case or defense.

Material fact

Common synonyms include: crucial fact, essential fact, evidentiary fact, important fact, key fact, pertinent.

noun

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Noun

1
A fact essential to make a case or a defense, or the absence of which negates a case or defense.
2
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
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.