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EX OFFICIO
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
By virtue of an office or position
Example:
the head of the department serves as an ex officio member of the board
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Similar:
official (having official authority or sanction)
II. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
By virtue of position
Example:
the president sat on the committee ex officio
Synonyms:
by right of office; ex officio
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