ipso facto

American  

[ip-soh fak-toh] / ˈɪp soʊ ˈfæk toʊ /

adverb

1. by the fact itself; by the very nature of the deed.

   to be condemned ipso facto.

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ipso facto British  

/ ˈɪpsəʊ ˈfæktəʊ /

adverb

1. by that very fact or act

   ipso facto his guilt was apparent

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Etymology

Origin of ipso facto

First recorded in 1540–50, ipso facto is from Latin ipsō factō

Example Sentences

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ipso facto

Therefore, we'll call it ipso facto, he'll be guilty.

From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2022

"All I'm saying is you don't ipso facto believe somebody," she said.

From Fox News ● May 20, 2020

Any outcome that displeases them is ipso facto a bastardized one.

From New York Times ● Feb. 21, 2020

A liberal arts education does not ipso facto lead to a life of low-wage jobs and financial irresponsibility.

From Slate ● Nov. 10, 2019

If the back can be straight, from first to last, stiffness is ensured, ipso facto.

From Boating by Woodgate, W. B.