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Term: D'OFFICE
Definition: D'office means officially. It is a Law French term that is similar to the Latin phrase ex officio.
Definition: d'office (daw-fees). [Law French] Of office; officially. This is similar to the Latin phrase ex officio.
Examples:
These examples illustrate how d'office is used to describe something that is done officially or as part of one's job or position. In the first example, the mayor is automatically the head of the city council because of their position. In the second example, the judge has the power to issue subpoenas because it is part of their job as a judge.