Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ipso-jure
Adverb
/ˌɪp.soʊˈdʒʊr.ə/
Definition
By that very fact or law; by the very nature of the situation.
Examples
- He was, ipso-jure, entitled to the inheritance due to his relation to the deceased.
- In many jurisdictions, a contract can be voided ipso-jure if it is deemed illegal.
Meaning
The term ‘ipso-jure’ is used to describe something that is understood or enforced by law, without the need for further action or proof.
Synonyms
- By operation of law
- Automatically
