When do you actually use "per say"?

[patricklin27]

<p>Its not exactly an SAT question, but it does kinda help on essay writing and critical reading section. What does per say actually mean, and can you use it in a sentence?</p>

[MidwestMom2Kids_1]

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It’s “per se,” not “per say.”
Per se is Latin for “of itself.” It means “intrinsically,” as in “a state government is not a sovereign entity per se, but is subsumed under the Federal government.”

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