Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ex-officio
Adverb
/ɛks əˈfɪʃ.i.oʊ/
Definition
Ex-officio refers to a position or role that an individual holds by virtue of their office or position, rather than by appointment or election.
Examples
- The president served as an ex-officio member of the board, attending all meetings without being formally elected.
- In many organizations, the CEO is an ex-officio member of all committees.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe officials who have certain rights or responsibilities because of their status in another office, not because they were specifically designated to that role.
Synonyms
- By virtue of office
- By reason of position
