ex opere operato

phrase

From the work worked; referring to sacraments deriving their power from Christ's work rather than the role of humans, and thus not requiring faith to be effective.

OriginLatin ex opere operātō →
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Meanings

phrase
  1. lifestyleFrom the work worked; referring to sacraments deriving their power from Christ's work rather than the role of humans, and thus not requiring faith to be effective.

Origin

  1. Latinex opere operātō
  2. Englishex opere operato

From Latin ex opere operātō.

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Chicago

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