“Ipso facto” is a Latin term meaning “by the fact itself.” In legal contexts, it refers to a situation where a certain consequence automatically follows from a particular action or circumstance, without the need for further proof or action. For example, in contract law, a breach of contract may ipso facto terminate the agreement, or in bankruptcy law, certain events may trigger ipso facto clauses that automatically terminate contracts or agreements. Essentially, it denotes a situation where a result is self-evident or inherent in the circumstances.
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