1. A statement or proposition that is widely believed to be true and is generally not questioned or disputed
It is an accepted fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.
É um fato aceito que a Terra orbita ao redor do Sol.
2. Something that has been established as true through evidence, agreement, or common understanding
The accepted fact in the scientific community is that vaccines are safe and effective.
O fato aceito na comunidade científica é que as vacinas são seguras e eficazes.