ex officio
von Amts wegen, amtswegig, kraft Amtes, qua Amt
By virtue of the office that originated it, or of the title heldBy virtue of the office that originated it, or of the title held.
/ˌɛks əˈfɪʃioʊ/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)By virtue of the office that originated it, or of the title held.
von Amts wegen, amtswegig, kraft Amtes
by virtue of an office or position
Translations
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By meaning 1
by virtue of an office or title:
Origin
From Latin ex officio (“by right of office”, literally “from the office”).From Latin ex officio (“by right of office”, literally “from the office”).
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Word family
3 related wordsDerivedex-official
See also
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