ex tempore
Derived from Latin, 'ex tempore' translates to 'from the moment' and is used to describe actions done spontaneously or without preparation.
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Definition
C1General
(formal)Performed or spoken without prior preparation.
Example
- The professor gave an ex tempore lecture when the scheduled speaker didn't show up.
C2Legal
(technical)A decision or judgment delivered immediately without prior drafting.
Example
- The judge delivered an ex tempore ruling at the end of the hearing.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ex tempore":
pro tempro temporeex parteex post factoex faciepost factumex officiopro formain absentiain limine