I. (ˌ)pər-ˈsā also per-ˈsā or (ˌ)pər-ˈsē adverb
Etymology: Latin
Date: 1572
: by, of, or in itself or oneself or themselves : as such : intrinsically
II. adjective
Date: circa 1655
: being such inherently, clearly, or as a matter of law
a per se conflict of interest