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per se

[pur sey, see, per]

adverb

  1. by, of, for, or in itself; intrinsically.

    This candidate is not a pacifist per se, but he is in favor of peaceful solutions when practicable.

    Synonyms: , , ,

per se

/ ˈpɜː ˈseɪ /

adverb

  1. by or in itself; intrinsically

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of per se1

First recorded in 1565–75; from Latin per sē “by itself,” translation of Greek kath’ autó
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of per se1

Latin

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