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Of certain or sure knowledge. These words were anciently used in patents, and imported full knowledge of the subject matter on the part of the king. See 1 Coke, 40b. … [Read more...] about EX CERTA SCIENTIA

An office in the royal household where the table linen, etc., is taken care of. Wharton. … [Read more...] about EWRY

By color; under color of; under pretense, show, or protection of. Thus, ex colore officii, under color of office. … [Read more...] about EX COLORE

1. A Latin preposition meaning from, out of, by, on, on account of, or according to. 2. A prefix, denoting removal or cessation. Prefixed to the name of an office, relation, status, etc., it denotes that the perpon spoken of once occupied that office or relation, but does so no longer, or that he is now out of it. Thus, ex-mayor, ex-partner, ex-judge. 3. A prefix which is … [Read more...] about EX

Out of comity or out of courtesy. … [Read more...] about EX COMITATE