Legal Definitions - ex hypothesi

EX HYPOTHESI

Ex hypothesi means "hypothetically" or "by assumption". It is a Latin term used to describe a situation that is being discussed or analyzed based on a hypothetical scenario or assumption.

1. If we assume ex hypothesi that the earth is flat, then we can conclude that the sun revolves around it.

2. Ex hypothesi, if I had a million dollars, I would buy a yacht and sail around the world.

3. The argument that all men are mortal is based ex hypothesi on the assumption that death is inevitable.

These examples illustrate how ex hypothesi is used to describe a hypothetical scenario or assumption. In each example, a situation is being discussed based on a hypothetical assumption that may or may not be true. It is important to note that ex hypothesi is often used in academic or philosophical discussions to explore different possibilities or scenarios.