Ipso Facto

/ˈɪpsoʊ ˈfækt.oʊ/

Definitions

  1. (adv.) By the very fact or act; as a direct consequence.
    If he is the owner, he is ipso facto responsible for the property.

Commentary

Used to indicate that something is true by its very nature or by the fact alone, without need for further evidence.

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