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EX POST FACTO

(adj.sat)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Ex Post Facto.

Ex Post Facto - as an adjective satellite

Affecting things past

Example: "Retroactive tax increase"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retro5retroactive16

Example Sentences

"The new law cannot be applied ex post facto to past offenses."
"The court ruled that the ex post facto law was unconstitutional."
"He was convicted under an ex post facto amendment."
"The ex post facto provision allowed for retroactive punishment."
"The legislation was deemed ex post facto as it affected prior actions."
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