Legal Definitions - ex ingenio

EX INGENIO

Ex ingenio (eks in-jen-ee-oh) is a Latin term that means "according to the judgment of any one."

This term is often used in historical contexts to describe a decision or judgment made by an individual based on their own personal opinion or assessment.

• He was hired for the job ex ingenio, meaning that he was chosen based on the employer's personal judgment rather than any specific qualifications or experience.
• The painting was valued ex ingenio, as there was no standard appraisal process for such a unique piece of art.

These examples illustrate how the term ex ingenio can be used to describe a decision or assessment made based on personal judgment rather than objective criteria.