Ipso facto
| Literal meaning | By the fact itself |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | IP-soh FAK-toh |
As a direct result of the fact, without any further action.
Example
A rule says that a member who is declared bankrupt ceases to be a member ipso facto. No order is needed to remove him.
Exam tip
Short-note term.
Memory trick
By the fact itself.
Key takeaway
Ipso facto means automatically, by that very fact.
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