de plano

[ di pley-noh, dee, dey ]

adverb

, Chiefly Law.

1. without argument.
2. by manifest right; plainly.

Word History and Origins

Origin of de plano¹

From Latin dē planō

Example Sentences

“Overall, we’re simplifying the system; we’re adding capabilities with what the soldier can do with his assault rifle,” de Plano said.

From Washington Times

Gabriele de Plano of gunmaker Beretta showed off a new rifle - a soldier doesn’t have to carry around a ton of batteries for the rifle’s components.

From Washington Times

“Overall, we’re simplifying the system; we’re adding capabilities with what the soldier can do with his assault rifle,” de Plano said.

From Seattle Times

Gabriele de Plano of gunmaker Beretta showed off a new rifle — a soldier doesn’t have to carry around a ton of batteries for the rifle’s components.

From Seattle Times

That $580 million contract amounts to more like $1 billion in work, Beretta’s de Plano says, when you put together the cost of research, production, accessories and disposing of old weapons, also the job of a manufacturer.

From Washington Post