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per se Definition

per se (pər sā′, -sē′)

by (or in) itself; intrinsically

Etymology: L

per se Synonyms

per se

modif.

as such, intrinsically, alone, singularly, fundamentally, in essence, in itself, by itself, virtually; see also essentially.

per se Law Definition

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.