ex post facto meaning
UK US /ɛks poʊst ˈfæktoʊ/ 4 syllables
ex post facto (adjective): affecting things past.
Definition of ex post facto
- affecting things past
- retroactive tax increase
- an ex-post-facto law
- retro pay
Synonyms: retroactive, retro
Similar: retrospective
ex post facto in a sentence
- You're allowed to make up rules, but you can't apply them ex post facto.
How to pronounce ex post facto
ex post facto is pronounced /ɛks poʊst ˈfæktoʊ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.
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