Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ex-facto

Adverb

/ɛksˈfæktəʊ/

Definition

From a fact or from the fact; after the event; subsequently.

Examples

The policy was altered ex-facto to accommodate the recent changes in law.
They conducted an ex-facto analysis to better understand the results of the experiment.
In an ex-facto approach, they reviewed past data to inform future decisions.

Meaning

The term ‘ex-facto’ refers to something that is derived from or done after a fact has occurred, often used in legal or analytical contexts to assess the implications of events that have already taken place.