(idiomatic) A social scenario in which all participants are aware of a truth, but pretend to believe in some alternative version of events to avoid conflict or embarrassment.

An assumption, not necessarily true, made by a court in order to apply a legal rule.

plural of legal fiction

plural of interactive fiction

plural of genre fiction

(authorship) Fictional works written with the intent of fitting into a specific literary genre (such as mystery, romance, or horror) with an existing audience.

(sometimes derogatory) A fictional, often religious narrative, presented as true by its author to accomplish some altruistic motive.

plural of work of fiction

plural of fan fiction

(countable) A fictional story that is briefer than typical short stories. / (uncountable) The genre of such stories.