First Known Use: 1533
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ex officio
adverb or adjective ex of·fi·cio \ˌek-sə-ˈfi-shē-ˌō, -sē-\
: because of your job, office, or position
Full Definition of EX OFFICIO
: by virtue or because of an office <the Vice President serves ex officio as president of the Senate>
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Origin of EX OFFICIO
Late Latin
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