EX OFFICIO
(adverb, adj.sat)Did you mean?
Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Ex Officio.
Ex Officio - as an adverb
By virtue of position
Example: "The president sat on the committee ex officio"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
by right of officeEx Officio - as an adjective satellite
By virtue of an office or position
Example: "The head of the department serves as an ex officio member of the board"
Example Sentences
"The defendant is the ex officio chairman of the committee."
"The ex officio members of the board have voting rights."
"The ex officio treasurer is responsible for managing the organization's finances."
"As the ex officio secretary, she is in charge of recording the minutes of the meeting."
"The ex officio governor has the authority to veto legislation."