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ex post facto

Syllabification: (ex post fac·to)
Pronunciation: /ˌeks pōst ˈfaktō/

Definition of ex post facto

adjective & adverb

  • with retroactive effect or force: [as adjective]:ex post facto laws

Origin:

erroneous division of Latin ex postfacto 'in the light of subsequent events'

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