de novo
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From the Latin adverb dē novō (“from the new”); from dē (“from”) + novō, the ablative singular of novus (“new”).
Pronunciation [edit]
Adjective [edit]
de novo (not comparable)
- Anew, afresh, from the beginning; without consideration of previous instances, proceedings or determinations.
- De novo kidney transplantation.
- De novo prediction of three-dimensional structures for major protein families.
- He filed a motion for a de novo hearing.
Adverb [edit]
de novo
- anew (from the beginning)
Translations [edit]
anew — see anew
Usage notes [edit]
- Because this is a Latin phrase, it is often italicized when written (i.e., de novo).
- In law, de novo is the most rigorous of the three standards by which common law court decisions are reviewed on appeal; the other two are clear error and abuse of discretion.
See also [edit]
For further information see the Wikipedia article on trial de novo.
Interlingua [edit]
Adverb [edit]
de novo
- again (another time)
Latin [edit]
Adverb [edit]
dē novō (not comparable)
- de novo, afresh, anew.
- 1180-1190 — Andreas Capellanus, De amore, Book II, vi
- Sed quamvis in tanta simus audacter et improvide tempestatis unda prolapsi, de novo tamen amore cogitare non possumus vel alium liberationis modum exquirere.
- 1180-1190 — Andreas Capellanus, De amore, Book II, vi
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Portuguese [edit]
Alternative forms [edit]
- denovo (obsolete)
Etymology [edit]
From Latin dē novō (“anew”).
Adverb [edit]
de novo (not comparable)
