English Explanatory Dictionary

ex officio

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. By virtue of the office that originated it, or of the title held.
adj
  1. By virtue of the office that originated it, or of the title held.

Pronunciation

/ˌɛks əˈfɪʃioʊ/ En-us-ex officio.oga

Word forms

ex officio

Etymology

From Latin ex officio (“by right of office”, literally “from the office”).

Synonyms

motu proprio of one's own motion sua sponte suo motu

Derived words

ex-official
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