1. A fundamental or essential fact that forms the basis of an argument, case, or understanding; a fact that is crucial to the essence of a matter
The core fact of the investigation is that the defendant was present at the scene.
O fato central da investigação é que o réu estava presente no local.
2. In law and argumentation, a basic and undisputed fact upon which further reasoning or conclusions depend
Both sides agreed on the core fact that the contract was signed in 2020.
Ambas as partes concordaram com o fato central de que o contrato foi assinado em 2020.