Definition of ex officio
: by virtue or because of an office the Vice President serves ex officio as president of the Senate
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Origin and Etymology of ex officio
Late Latin
First Known Use: 1533
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EX OFFICIO Defined for English Language Learners
ex officio
play
adverb
Definition of ex officio for English Language Learners
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: because of your job, office, or position
Law Dictionary
ex officio
play
adverb or adjective
ex of·fic·io
\ˈeks-ə-ˈfi-shē-ō, -sē-ō\
Legal Definition of ex officio
: by virtue or because of an office the Vice President serves ex officio as president of the Senate an ex officio member of the board
Origin and Etymology of ex officio
Late Latin
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