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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of per se1

Latin

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