ipso facti
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soʊ ˈfæk noun
by the fact itself; by the very nature of the deed: to be condemned ipso facto.
Origin:
1540–50; < Latin ipsō factō
1540–50; < Latin ipsō factō
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ipso facto (ˈɪpsəʊ ˈfæktəʊ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adv | |
| by that very fact or act: ipso facto his guilt was apparent | |
| [from Latin] | |
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Ipso facti
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ipso facto
1540s, from L., lit. "by that very fact."
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