per se

per se: per se¹ /pər-'sā, ˌper-; pər-'sē/ adv [Latin, by, of, or in itself]

1: inherently, strictly, or by operation of statute, constitutional provision or doctrine, or case law

the transaction was illegal per se see also negligence per se at negligence; nuisance per se at nuisance

2: without proof of special damages or reference to extrinsic circumstances

defamatory statements that were actionable per se compare per quod

per se² adj: being such inherently, clearly, or by operation of statute, constitutional provision or doctrine, or case law

it is clear that licensing of adult entertainment establishments is not a per se violation of the First Amendment — Club Southern Burlesque, Inc. v. City of Carrollton, 457 S.E.2d 816 (1995)

a per se conflict of interest

per se: adv.

(Latin) In itself; intrinsically; by its very nature.

per se: 'by itself'.

per se: Latin for "by itself," meaning inherently. Thus, a published writing which falsely accuses another of being a convicted felon is libel per se, without further explanation of the meaning of the statement.

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per se: adj. /adv., Latin By or through itself. Standing alone; on its own merits; without need for reference to outside facts. The opposite of per quod.

per se: (Latin: In itself.)

Simply as such; in its own nature without reference to its relation.

per se: I
[Latin, In itself.] Simply as such; in its own nature without reference to its relation.
II Considered by itself; taken alone.

per se: [purr say]

adj.

Latin for "by itself," meaning inherently. Thus, a published writing which falsely accuses another of having a sexually transmitted disease or being a convicted felon is "libel per se," without further explanation of the meaning of the statement.

See also: libel per se

Synonyms:

By itself, alone, apart

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