Pronunciation: /ɛks proʊˈpriːoʊ ˈmoʊtu/
noun While 'ex proprio motu' itself is not a noun, it is a phrase that can be used as a noun phrase in a sentence.
A1 I heard the term 'ex proprio motu' in my Latin class.
A2 The phrase 'ex proprio motu' means 'on one's own initiative' in Latin.
B1 The judge issued the order 'ex proprio motu' without any request from either party.
B2 The committee decided to investigate the matter 'ex proprio motu' due to the seriousness of the allegations.
C1 The CEO made the decision 'ex proprio motu' based on his own assessment of the situation.
C2 The professor's research was groundbreaking as it was conducted 'ex proprio motu' and led to significant advancements in the field.
adverb Ex proprio motu is a Latin phrase meaning 'of one's own accord' or 'voluntarily'. The adverb 'ex' means 'out of' or 'from', and 'proprio motu' means 'one's own accord'. Therefore, 'ex proprio motu' is used to describe an action done voluntarily or without
A1 He acted ex proprio motu, without being asked.
A2 The cat jumped onto the table ex proprio motu.
B1 The decision to resign was made ex proprio motu.
B2 The artist painted the mural ex proprio motu, without any commission.
C1 The lawyer filed the lawsuit ex proprio motu, based on personal conviction.
C2 The scientist conducted the research ex proprio motu, driven by intellectual curiosity.
preposition In this phrase, 'ex' functions as a preposition, indicating the source or origin of the action.
A1 I went to the store ex proprio motu.
A2 She decided to take the day off ex proprio motu.
B1 The decision was made ex proprio motu, without any outside influence.
B2 He acted ex proprio motu, without being prompted by anyone else.
C1 The artist created the masterpiece ex proprio motu, without any external inspiration.
C2 The CEO made the strategic decision ex proprio motu, based on his own instincts and knowledge.
formal The judge decided to act ex proprio motu and initiate an investigation into the matter.
informal The teacher took it upon herself ex proprio motu to organize a class outing.
slang I can't believe he just ex proprio motu decided to throw a party without asking anyone!
figurative The CEO ex proprio motu implemented new policies to boost company productivity.
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