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

See Examples For:

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

If the ipso facto data is not even available to patients, the system is sicker than the person.

From New York Times ● Jan. 13, 2018

The United States figure skating nationals are ipso facto rich with drama and controversy, but the stakes are never higher than every fourth year when they double as the Olympic trials.

From The Guardian ● Jan. 8, 2018

This was confirmed in 1641, when it was also provided that the mayor and recorder should be ipso facto justices of the peace.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various