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per se
[pur sey, see, per] 
–noun
| by, of, for, or in itself; intrinsically. |
Origin:
1565–75; < L per sē by itself, trans. of Gk kath’ autó
1565–75; < L per sē by itself, trans. of Gk kath’ autó
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| per se (pər sā', sē') adv. Of, in, or by itself or oneself; intrinsically. [Latin per sē : per, per + sē, itself.] |
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per se
1572, from L. per se "by itself," translating Gk. kath auto (Aristotle).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Main Entry: per se
Pronunciation: p&r-'sA, "per-; p&r-'sE
Function: adverb
Etymology: Latin, by, of, or in itself
1 : inherently, strictly, or by operation of statute, constitutional provision or doctrine, or case law
2 : without proof of special damages or reference to extrinsic circumstances
Main Entry: per se
Function: adjective
: being such inherently, clearly, or by operation of statute, constitutional provision or doctrine, or case law
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