Legal Definitions - ex

Definition:

1. Former, as in "ex-wife"
2. Without, as in "ex rights"
3. From, as in "ex cathedra"
4. Abbreviation for "Exhibit", as in "Ex. 4"
5. Abbreviation for "Example", as in "this is but one ex. of several that might be cited"
6. Abbreviation for "Exchequer"

Examples:

• My ex-boyfriend and I are still friends.
• She was fired and is now working ex-contract.
• The Pope spoke ex cathedra, meaning he was speaking with authority as the leader of the Catholic Church.
• Please refer to Exhibit 4 for more information.
• For example, if you look at this ex., you can see how the data is organized.
• The UK's Exchequer is responsible for managing the country's finances.

The examples illustrate the different ways "ex" can be used, such as to refer to a former partner or to indicate something is without certain rights. The examples also show how "ex" can be used as an abbreviation for different words, such as "Exhibit" or "Example".