Etymology

ex tunc

Today it means: from the beginning, from the outset. Used to describe certain legal effects that can affect situations prior to this point in time and therefore can affect past actions. Full definition →

Late Latin ex tunc
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  1. Late Latin · borrowed fromex tunc
  2. Late Latin · borrowed fromex tunc
  3. English todayex tunc

Borrowed from Late Latin ex tunc.

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