ab extra

adv

ab extra

adv

UK, US /æb ˈɛk.stɹə/

Etymology First attested in the mid 17th century. Learned borrowing from Latin ab extra (literally “from outside”) From Late Latin ab (“from”) extra (“outside”).

Law From outside.

Sometimes I wonder if this country is being controlled ab extra.

Antonyms: ab intra

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