ex officio
phrase | /ex officio/
by virtue of one’s office or position
Literal meaning:
"from the office"
ex officio
phrase | /ex officio/
Foreign Words & PhrasesLatinMEDIUMby virtue of one’s office or position
Literal meaning:
"from the office"
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Examples
"The mayor is ex officio chair of the city council."
"As CEO, she sits ex officio on all committees."
Mnemonic Trick
If you hold an office, ex officio you have certain powers
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