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EX OFFICIO
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Dictionary entry overview: What does ex officio mean?
• EX OFFICIO (adjective)
The adjective EX OFFICIO has 1 sense:
1. by virtue of an office or position
Familiarity information: EX OFFICIO used as an adjective is very rare.
• EX OFFICIO (adverb)
The adverb EX OFFICIO has 1 sense:
1. by virtue of position
Familiarity information: EX OFFICIO used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
By virtue of an office or position
Context example:
the head of the department serves as an ex officio member of the board
Similar:
official (having official authority or sanction)
Sense 1
Meaning:
By virtue of position
Synonyms:
by right of office; ex officio
Context example:
the president sat on the committee ex officio
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