Per se
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003702
By itself or in itself; inherently. This Latin phrase indicates that an act or omission is illegal or wrongful without the need for further proof of harm or intent. For example, certain antitrust violations, such as price-fixing, are considered illegal per se because they are inherently anticompetitive.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-003702 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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"definition": "By itself or in itself; inherently. This Latin phrase indicates that an act or omission is illegal or wrongful without the need for further proof of harm or intent. For example, certain antitrust violations, such as price-fixing, are considered illegal per se because they are inherently anticompetitive.",
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