2006-08-18 07:49:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
In common usage it means "exactly as defined".
As in, "It's not a crime, per se, but it's clearly unethical."
2006-08-18 07:55:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's an adverb that means: Of, in, or by itself or oneself; intrinsically. If one is talking about something per se, they are ignoring all surrounding details or possible situations; it is just in consideration of the object by itself.
2006-08-18 14:59:54 · answer #2 · answered by thebluebeagle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of, in, or by itself or oneself; intrinsically.
It is clear that licensing of adult entertainment establishments is not a per se violation of the First Amendment.
2006-08-18 14:56:52 · answer #3 · answered by Ember B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll go with "so to speak" for $1000
2006-08-18 14:56:39 · answer #4 · answered by mamacita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of, in, or by itself or oneself; intrinsically
2006-08-18 14:55:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
for example
2006-08-18 15:24:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as an example.
2006-08-18 15:21:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as such, in itself,
2006-08-18 14:57:04 · answer #8 · answered by Sangmo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"so to speak"
2006-08-18 14:54:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋