ex post facto

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ex post fac·to | \ ˌeks-ˌpōs(t)-ˈfak-(ˌ)tō

Definition of ex post facto

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: after the fact : retroactively

ex post facto

adjective

Definition of ex post facto (Entry 2 of 2)

: done, made, or formulated after the fact : retroactive ex post facto approval ex post facto laws

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Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Conyers argued that using the amendment in her case violated the ex post facto law outlined in the U.S. Constitution. — Miriam Marini, Detroit Free Press, 10 June 2022 Most sophisticated financial services firms already have an existing data model—typically used for ex post facto data extraction—which is loaded into Arteria. — Tom Davenport, Forbes, 17 May 2022 Right now, verification technology is ex post facto, generating reports for the marketer once their campaign has already run. — Alok Choudhary, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022 This process is meant to focus regulators’ efforts on large rather than small transactions, in addition to giving companies some assurance that their deal won’t be upended ex post facto. — Rachel Chiu, National Review, 25 Oct. 2021 According to the International Carbon Action Partnership, an intergovernmental climate-policy monitoring group, the nominal cap will be adjusted ex post facto based on actual power-production levels. — Jordan Mcgillis, National Review, 30 Aug. 2021 Facing facts and eschewing euphemisms, the U of L coach spent much of his post-season media de-briefing managing expectations on an ex post facto basis. — Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal, 15 Mar. 2021 So many shows rely on studio interviews or guests recapping their adventures ex post facto — the equivalent of Aunt Jane prattling on about her trip to Tuscany over the phone. — Washington Post, 11 Dec. 2020 Any future decisions about sealants can certainly be applied ex post facto. — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 29 May 2020 See More

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“Ex post facto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ex%20post%20facto. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.

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