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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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Others necessarily mean somebody’s job, project, contract or spending disappearing.

— Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
The real test for humanoid robots’ capabilities will necessarily take place in the real world beyond the demonstrations at the World Humanoid Robot Games.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026

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Opponents say the current setup is just right and that Iceland already enjoys all the benefits of European integration without the sovereignty compromises that inevitably will come from being a full member.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Efforts to protect them will inevitably spill into censorship of all users — now on the orders of the government.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

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