ex officio
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.
The President of the Republic of France is, ex officio, also prince of the dyarchy called Andorra.
by virtue of position
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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Synonyms
5 synonymsmotu propriosua spontesuo motuof one's own motion
Close in meaning
- by virtue of position:by right of office
See also
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