per se
[Latin, by, of, or in itself]
1 : inherently, strictly, or by operation of statute, constitutional provision or doctrine, or case law [the transaction was illegal
per se] see also
negligence per se at
negligence nuisance per se at
nuisance 2 : without proof of special damages or reference to extrinsic circumstances [defamatory statements that were actionable
per se] compare
per quod adj
: being such inherently, clearly, or by operation of statute, constitutional provision or doctrine, or case law [it is clear that licensing of adult entertainment establishments is not a
per se violation of the First Amendment "
Club Southern Burlesque, Inc. v. City of Carrollton, 457 S.E.2d 816 (1995)"] [a
per se conflict of interest]