perse

1 of 3

adjective (1)

ˈpərs

: of a dark grayish blue resembling indigo

per se

2 of 3

adverb

(ˌ)pər-ˈsā,

also per-ˈsā,

(ˌ)pər-ˈsē How to pronounce per se (audio)

: by, of, or in itself or oneself or themselves : as such : intrinsically

per se

3 of 3

adjective (2)

: being such inherently, clearly, or as a matter of law

a per se conflict of interest

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

That doesn’t mean national Republicans view Ohio’s Senate race as the third-most competitive, per se.

Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland, 18 Aug. 2022 This person doesn’t especially care about the job per se.

Lance Eliot, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 There is nothing wrong per se with the investigation or prosecution of political figures.

The Editors, National Review, 10 Aug. 2022 To clarify, upon gaining its new, exhilarating abilities, the Amazing Person-Spider didn’t use them to fight crime, per se.

Django Gold, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2022 Feeling detached and cynical about your job also might not be burnout per se but rather a perfectly reasonable reaction to a toxic boss or dysfunctional workplace, in which case the cure comes down to resigning.

Sarah Todd, Quartz, 18 July 2022 The sand dunes are not factually incorrect, per se, since the Algodones Dunes in California are located within the Sonoran Desert.

Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 5 Aug. 2022 The Fresh researchers were quick to add that this serum is not an anti-aging serum, per se.

Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 3 Aug. 2022 Despite earning her first Emmy nomination this season for guest actress in a drama as the stoic drug dealer Laurie on HBO’s Euphoria, Kelly still doesn’t think of herself as an actress per se.

Hilton Dresden, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Aug. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

per se 1 of 2

adverb

pər-ˈsā, ˌper-; pər-ˈsē How to pronounce per se (audio)

: inherently, strictly, or by operation of statute, constitutional provision or doctrine, or case law

the transaction was illegal per se

see also negligence per se at negligence, nuisance per se at nuisance

: without proof of special damages or reference to extrinsic circumstances

defamatory statements that were actionable per se

compare per quod

per se

2 of 2

adjective

: being such inherently, clearly, or by operation of statute, constitutional provision or doctrine, or case law

it is clear that licensing of adult entertainment establishments is not a per se violation of the First Amendment

Club Southern Burlesque, Inc. v. City of Carrollton, 457 S.E.2d 816 (1995)

a per se conflict of interest

单词	perse
释义	perse 1 of 3 adjective (1) ˈpərs : of a dark grayish blue resembling indigo per se 2 of 3 adverb (ˌ)pər-ˈsā, also per-ˈsā, or (ˌ)pər-ˈsē : by, of, or in itself or oneself or themselves : as such : intrinsically per se 3 of 3 adjective (2) : being such inherently, clearly, or as a matter of law a per se conflict of interest Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Adjective That doesn’t mean national Republicans view Ohio’s Senate race as the third-most competitive, per se. Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland, 18 Aug. 2022 This person doesn’t especially care about the job per se. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 There is nothing wrong per se with the investigation or prosecution of political figures. The Editors, National Review, 10 Aug. 2022 To clarify, upon gaining its new, exhilarating abilities, the Amazing Person-Spider didn’t use them to fight crime, per se. Django Gold, The New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2022 Feeling detached and cynical about your job also might not be burnout per se but rather a perfectly reasonable reaction to a toxic boss or dysfunctional workplace, in which case the cure comes down to resigning. Sarah Todd, Quartz, 18 July 2022 The sand dunes are not factually incorrect, per se, since the Algodones Dunes in California are located within the Sonoran Desert. Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 5 Aug. 2022 The Fresh researchers were quick to add that this serum is not an anti-aging serum, per se. Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 3 Aug. 2022 Despite earning her first Emmy nomination this season for guest actress in a drama as the stoic drug dealer Laurie on HBO’s Euphoria, Kelly still doesn’t think of herself as an actress per se. Hilton Dresden, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective (1) Middle English pers, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin persus Adverb Latin First Known Use Adjective (1) 15th century, in the meaning defined above Adverb 1574, in the meaning defined above Adjective (2) circa 1655, in the meaning defined above Legal Definition per se 1 of 2 adverb pər-ˈsā, ˌper-; pər-ˈsē 1 : inherently, strictly, or by operation of statute, constitutional provision or doctrine, or case law the transaction was illegal per se see also negligence per se at negligence, nuisance per se at nuisance 2 : without proof of special damages or reference to extrinsic circumstances defamatory statements that were actionable per se compare per quod per se 2 of 2 adjective : being such inherently, clearly, or by operation of statute, constitutional provision or doctrine, or case law it is clear that licensing of adult entertainment establishments is not a per se violation of the First Amendment Club Southern Burlesque, Inc. v. City of Carrollton, 457 S.E.2d 816 (1995) a per se conflict of interest History and Etymology for perse Adverb Latin, by, of, or in itself Biographical Definition Perse biographical name St. John see Aléxis Saint-Léger léger
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