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ab initio
ab in-ISH-ee-oh
adverb
from the beginning; at the beginning
1899Honore De BalzacThe CelibatesIt is to be observed that though quite without morals of any kind, she is not ab initio or intrinsically a she-fiend like Valerie or Lisbeth.1913G. Roger HudlestonThe Catholic EncyclopediaHe [Richard Fetherston] took part in the session of Convocation which began in April, 1529, and was one of the few members who refused to sign the Act declaring Henry's marriage with Catharine to be illegal ab initio, through the pope's inability to grant a dispensation in such a case.1914Clarence E. MulfordBar-20 DaysWell, gentlemen, you look tired and thirsty. This is considered good for all human ailments of whatsoever nature, degree, or wheresoever located, in part or entirety, ab initio,' Mr. Jones remarked, filling glasses.

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