ipso facto

Meanings

• noun phrase

  A legal term meaning 'by the fact itself', particularly referring to provisions in contracts that automatically take effect upon the occurrence of a specific event.

  - "The bankruptcy of the company triggered ipso facto clauses in several contracts."
  - "The merger resulted in ipso facto termination of certain employee contracts."

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Variants

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ipso facto

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Etymology

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Latin: factum, 'thing done' + ipso, 'by itself'

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Trivia

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1. The term ipso facto has been used in English law since at least the 15th century.

2. In mathematics, ipso facto theorem refers to a result that follows directly from the given assumptions.

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1. contract law: Ipso facto clauses are a common feature in contract law and are used to protect the interests of parties in the event of specific circumstances.

2. bankruptcy law: Ipso facto provisions in bankruptcy law refer to the automatic termination or modification of contracts upon the filing of bankruptcy.

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Culture

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In literature, ipso facto is used metaphorically to describe situations where an event automatically leads to a certain outcome. In music, there is a jazz standard tune titled 'Ipso Facto'.

How to Memorize "ipso facto"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a legal document with a clause that says 'ipso facto' and an event triggering the clause, such as a red light turning on.

2. associate
   

   - Associate ipso facto with the idea of automatic consequences.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'ipso facto means it automatically follows' to remember the definition.

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