ex officio meaning and definition

EX OFFICIO adjective

Definition of ex officio (adjective)

1. by virtue of an office or position
   • "the head of the department serves as an ex officio member of the board"

EX OFFICIO adverb

Definition of ex officio (adverb)

1. by virtue of position
   • "the president sat on the committee ex officio"
   • synonyms: by right of office