ex officio
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ex officio
- /ˌɛks əˈfɪʃioʊ/
Where it comes from
From Latin ex officio (“by right of office”, literally “from the office”).
adverb
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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.
Similar: motu proprio, of one's own motion, sua sponte, suo motu
adjective
- By virtue of the office that originated it, or of the title held. Duties include […] sitting as ex-officio member of the Board of Directors and all Board committees.
Translations
Every language
adj by virtue of an office or title
| Español | de oficio |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 當然 /当然 dāngrán |
| Deutsch | von Amts wegen, kraft Amtes, qua Amt |
Talk about this word "ex officio." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/ex%20officio. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. ex officio. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/ex%20officio "ex officio." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/ex%20officio.Cite this
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