Definition of de novo
Etymology
From the Latin adverb dē novō ("from the new"); from dē ("from") + novō, the ablative singular of novus ("new").
Pronunciation
- (RP) IPA: /deɪˈnəʊvəʊ/, /dəˈnəʊvəʊ/
- (US) IPA: /deɪˈnoʊvoʊ/, /dəˈnoʊvoʊ/
Adjective
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.
Usage notes
- 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
References:
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