ex profeso

ex profeso
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. on purpose
El periodista no reveló esa información por accidente, sino que lo hizo ex profeso.The journalist did not disclose that informacion accidentally; he did it on purpose.
b. deliberately
El informe fue escrito en términos vagos ex profeso, para engañar a la comisión.The report was deliberately written in vague terms, to mislead the committee.
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