ex post facto Hear it!

ex post facto Definition

ex post facto (eks′ pōst fak′tō)

adjective

done or made afterward, esp. when having retroactive effect an ex post facto law

Etymology: L, from (the thing) done afterward

ex post facto Synonyms

ex post facto

modif.

subsequently, retroactively, retrospectively; see afterward, finally 2.

ex post facto Law Definition

n

Latin. After the fact.

Browse dictionary entries near ex post facto

  1. ‹ ex parte
  2. ‹ ex officio
  3. ‹ ex nihilo
  4. ‹ ex libris
  5. ‹ Ex-Im Bank
  6. ‹ ex gratia
  7. ‹ ex-dividend
  8. ‹ ex-directory
  9. ‹ ex cathedra
  10. ‹ ex.
  1. ex post facto law ›
  2. ex- ›
  3. ex-rights ›
  4. ex-voto ›
  5. ex-warrant ›
  6. exa- ›
  7. exacerbate ›
  8. exacerbation ›
  9. exact ›
  10. exact interest ›