Per Se

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Latin borrowing meaning "in and of itself", used in certain fairly specific, idiomatic contexts in casual English. Is typically used with a negative to indicate that a term being used is understood to be imprecise or off-the-mark (i.e., not accurate 'per se') in a case where the term is nevertheless useful to an explanation. Usually followed by an explanation or justification for the use of the term indicated. It is as well sometimes used preceding a term indicated, especially in more formal (e.g., legal) usage. In these contexts, usually used in the positive to reinforce a characterisation as fundamentally being the case (i.e., 'per se' accurate). Urban Dictionary

A Pretentious term, often used both out of context and too often by people who would like to sound more intelligent than they actually are. Urban Dictionary

Synonym for "exactly" or "quite." Urban Dictionary

A phrase that allows some flexibility in the topic at hand, so you can talk about something without being very specific Urban Dictionary

-- on the face of it -- generally speaking -- on average -- inherently Frequently used improperly by persons who think it makes them sound educated. Urban Dictionary

Of, in, or by itself or oneself; intrinsically. with respect to its inherent nature; Can be used to mean "as such", "sort of" and "just about" but the phrase may not fit into the context of such uses. Urban Dictionary

"as such" or "by" but really it seems to be used as a pause in a sentence. It is an overused phrase by Neanderthal wannabes incapable of speaking or writing clearly. Urban Dictionary

A easy version of deep throat. Urban Dictionary

"Per se" is a Latin term that means "in itself" or "by itself." When combined with "pay," the phrase "pay per se" is often used to emphasize that payment is the primary or sole consideration, rather than any other factors that may be involved. For example, if you say "I'm not interested in the perks that come with the job, I just want to be paid fairly, pay per se is what matters most to me," you are emphasizing that your primary concern is the salary or wages you will receive, rather than any other benefits that may be offered. In other words, "pay per se" means payment itself, without any additional factors or considerations. Urban Dictionary

Violations of heterosexual law For a valid gayness per se claim, the plaintiff must show: 1) the potentially gay actor committed a homosexual act, 2) the act is one that is commonly associated with gayness, and 3) the act involves another man Footnote: intent is irrelevant under gayness per se analysis; therefore, unintentional or accidental acts of gayness will rise to the level of full-blown gay under gayness per se Urban Dictionary

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The word "per-se" in example sentences

I wouldn't say more effective, per-se, but they are more easily and frequently accessed, and provide support to a wider group of people. ❋ Donna Klein (2010)

As I recall, he then buttressed this strawman with an easy-case hypothetical about deciding whether the death penalty is per-se unconstitutional. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It's a huge let down, both in terms of the arc of those episodes and the Doctor's characterization all season, but I'm not sure I think it's * bad* per-se. ❋ Oh_she_knows (2009)

That actually isn't horrible per-se, as the third film dropped 61% in its second frame, but it was coming off a holiday rather than being boosted up by one. ❋ Scott Mendelson (2011)

They are not dumb per-se, they just should stop re-inventing the wheel. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This really isn't an action picture per-se, as there are only a couple pure action sequences two car chases - one in a flashback and a handful of brief violent confrontations to enliven what is basically a mediation on duty and obligation. ❋ Scott Mendelson (2010)

And after the webstorm around the “Sarah Lacy/mob-rule” kerfuffle died down, and putting aside the business issues per-se, a few seemingly innocuous par-for-the course points lingered. ❋ Unknown (2008)

It's not a massively successful expansion per-se, but the ballet thriller and surefire Oscar contender has already grossed $29 million with the entire awards season still to go. ❋ Scott Mendelson (2010)

They might not “understand” it per-se or if they did, they could never let on, but the movement activists, especially the DI gang, read every bit of evolution literature that they can get their hands on. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I really don't have a problem w/Obama per-se, I dont think he's experienced or proven himself w/his resume at all though. ❋ Unknown (2008)

This doesn't even look like a biker movie per-se ', just another "Grindhouse" - type exercise. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Have read various rumors this week that a number of office staffers, etc are being told Wednesday's the day - not for her to drop-out per-se, but for a vast gutting of staff and overhead. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"It's not that I [consider it] a 'joke' per se. It's just that I don't think it takes the subject quite seriously enough, under [the circumstances]." "Sexual advances toward a minor are without [exception] per se illegal in this state. This is not open to question or challenge." ❋ Yst (2005)

"I know that you are my best friend but if you continue to use this phrase i shall have to kick [the living shit] out of you"..."Ok i wont [kick shit] out of you per se but i`ll certainly make you wish you had never [said it]" ❋ David Whittaker (2008)

I wouldn't call her [short], per se. [Maybe] [vertically challenged]. ❋ Chu (2004)

i wouldn't say it's a [psuedo] box, per se, but [i digress], [i really do] ❋ El_Scorcho (2003)

Its [not that] these people are [stupid], per se. Its usually [the case] that they are self-educated. ❋ Wclay1 (2009)

"this [statement] is [interesting] per se" "[i can] go were ever want per se" ❋ Michael JB (2004)

I would [interested] in [fucking her] per se if she would [just shut up]. ❋ Jason Blair (2003)

[Come on] let me [per se], It’s only half a [mouthful]. ❋ Prty Grl Tn (2022)

[I will] [pay per se] with [QR]. ❋ Eatarian (2023)

[Jeffrey], under the false assumption that [gayness] must be intended, did not think he was gay after accidentally bumping into a naked old man in the locker room. Jeffrey is guilty of gayness per se. [Mari] thought that Shawn was a man, but in reality Shawn was a grotesque and hideous looking woman in disguise. Mari is guilty of gayness per se. ❋ Franky Bananas (2009)

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