ex post

[ eks pohst ]

adjective

1. based on analysis of past performance ( ex ante ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of ex post¹

1635–45; < Latin: from (what lies) behind, according to (what lies) behind

Example Sentences

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.

From Washington Post

NRA defends the constitutional right to something similar, ex post facto.

From The Daily Beast

The caution holds true for those weighing the ex post facto accounts of former presidents.

From The Daily Beast

Now this was a novel experience—having my phone calls monitored, ex post facto, by a livid legislator.

From The Daily Beast

Mrs. Bays and her husband had driven to town, and there was no need for ex post facto resolutions.

From Project Gutenberg

They say the Taupou had a gun and fired; probably an excuse manufactured ex post facto.

From Project Gutenberg

Other jurors claimed that they had decided Donnely was guilty, but that was probably an ex post facto switch.

From Project Gutenberg

An ex post facto law was brought in with great precipitation, for annulling this dividend.

From Project Gutenberg

It would bring a little real militarism into the family and give a kind of ex post facto justification to his ancient title.

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