ex opere operato

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. From the work worked; referring to sacraments deriving their power from Christ's work rather than the role of humans, and thus not requiring faith to be effective.

Word forms

ex opere operato

Etymology

From Latin ex opere operātō.

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