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Meaning of Per se
The English meaning and translation of this Latin phrase is as follows: "By itself" Definition of Per se
The meaning and definition of this famous Latin expression relates to 'generally speaking' or 'as such' or without consideration of outside factors. Good examples of the use of the term 'per se' is "Money, per se, is not evil" or "Children are, per se, quite truthful." Examples of the use of the famous Latin phrase "Per se" are heard in the modern workplace. Over use of the term can sound extremely pretentious. | |
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Latin Legal Term "Illegal Per se"
The expression 'per se' is commonly used in legal terms. The legal term 'per se' is used to convey something requires no reasoning, no reference, or it implies it’s intrinsic. The term 'illegal per se' means that the act is inherently illegal. An example of this legal term denotes the concept that it is an offence in and of itself (per se) to operate a motor vehicle while having a blood alcohol concentration at or above the specified legal limit. Latin Legal Term "Negligence Per se"
Negligence per se is the legal doctrine by which an act is considered negligent because it violates a regulation or statute. | 
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Per se
The popular Latin phrase or expression "Per se" is so familiar that it has become part of our own, English language. The roots of this famous Latin expression lay with the language of the ancient Romans. The Latin meaning of the expression is "By itself".
The Latin language spread throughout the western world and was taught in schools and spoken by the greatest scholars. The use of this expression was so useful and popular that it has survived the passing of time, the phrase is one of our 'Latin legacies' and used very loosely to mean "actually," "really," "in fact.". "It won't be a party per se, just a gathering of friends." | |
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