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ipso facto

adverb

ˈip-(ˌ)sō-ˈfak-(ˌ)tō

Definition of ipso facto

as in necessarily

because of necessity if we refuse to tolerate bigotry, do we become, ipso facto, as intolerant as those whom we condemn?

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Recent Examples of ipso facto Thus, the fact that a UPEPA special motion is granted should not ipso facto mean that party or attorney bringing that cause of action should be sanctioned under Rule 11. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Without a dowry and—ipso facto—without suitors. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 May 2026 Once upon a time, being in a rock band meant, ipso facto, being in a cover band. — Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025 This implies a gradual increase in cost over the long-term, which would ipso facto raise prices. — Michael Lynch, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 Any persistent disparity between racial or social groups is taken as ipso facto proof of invidious discrimination. — Charles Kesler, National Review, 20 June 2024 Since the operation was not vetoed, Adams must, ipso facto, have acquiesced. — Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2023

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Consumers now discover, evaluate and remember brands without necessarily visiting their websites.

— Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
There is legitimate concern that reform is (would be) necessarily bipartisan and might also streamline fossil fuel projects.

— James Ferguson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026

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Much of the penultimate episode is about tying up loose ends and spending some wholesome time together before the eliminations inevitably begin, and … honestly, everyone is just getting along pretty well.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 July 2026
If a new product adds more approvals, increases coordination and slows down decision-making, execution quality will inevitably drop—and with it the entire business, even if demand exists.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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