ipso jure

American  

[ip-soh yoo-re, ip-soh joor-ee] / ˈɪp soʊ ˈyu rɛ, ˈɪp soʊ ˈdʒʊər i /

adverb

Latin.

1. by the law itself; by operation of law.

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ipso jure British  

/ ˈɪpsəʊ ˈjʊərɪ /

adverb

1. by the law itself; by operation of law

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Etymology

Origin of ipso jure

from Latin

Example Sentences

Semper enim ex divinis id obstat, Regem honorificato; & qui potestati resistit, Dei ordinationi resisit: non alias igitur in eum populo potestas est quam si id committat propter quod ipso jure rex esse desinat.

From Second Treatise of Government by Locke, John

Of course, the sale was ipso jure void.

From Some Historical Account of Guinea, Its Situation, Produce, and the General Disposition of Its Inhabitants An Inquiry into the Rise and Progress of the Slave Trade, Its Nature and Lamentable Effects by Benezet, Anthony

The king attains his position ipso jure, by reason of being Emperor of Austria, without the necessity of any distinct act of public law.

From The Governments of Europe by Ogg, Frederic Austin