Ex Proprio Motu

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Pronunciation: /ɛks proʊˈpriːoʊ ˈmoʊtu/

Definitions of ex proprio motu

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.

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of ex proprio motu in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of ex proprio motu

past tense

acted ex proprio motu

plural

ex proprio motus

comparative

more ex proprio motu

superlative

most ex proprio motu

present tense

acts ex proprio motu

future tense

will act ex proprio motu

perfect tense

has acted ex proprio motu

continuous tense

is acting ex proprio motu

singular

ex proprio motu

positive degree

ex proprio motu

infinitive

to act ex proprio motu

gerund

acting ex proprio motu

participle

acted ex proprio motu

Origin and Evolution of ex proprio motu

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The phrase 'ex proprio motu' originated in Latin.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to actions taken voluntarily or of one's own accord, the phrase has since evolved to be used more broadly to describe any action taken independently or without external influence.