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-{{g}}An assertion about a state of affairs that pertains right now, as we speak, in the universe out there, beyond one’s intellectual apparatus; “''[[res extensa]]''” in the argot of Cartesian [[metaphysics]], and not “''[[res cogitans]]''”. To be distinguished from mere opinion, and particularly, [[legal opinion|''legal'' opinion]]. Thus, a [[fact]] is the sort of thing one attests to by way of [[representation]] or [[warranty]]. Not the sort of thing your learned counsel will deign to advise you on.
+{{g}}An assertion about the current state of affairs, that pertains right now, as we speak, in the universe out there, beyond one’s intellectual apparatus; “''[[res extensa]]''” in the argot of Cartesian [[metaphysics]], and not “''[[res cogitans]]''”. To be distinguished from mere ''opinion'', and particularly, [[legal opinion|''legal'' opinion]].
+A present [[fact]] is the sort of thing one attests to by way of [[representation]] — before your [[contract]] is afoot — or [[warranty]], once you’re [[Signed, sealed, delivered|signed, sealed and delivered]] and underway.
 {{Future facts}}