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As Per

With the intended meaning of "according to", this is a popular nonsense phrase used by people trying to sound smart and technical. Since "per" means "according to", the "as" is superfluous.
As per the aforementioned affidavit, I'm a bit of a twat.
by Horace Bumblestein December 15, 2012
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As per

As per is simply short for as per usual. Given that the phrase is so common in everyday usage, dropping the usual makes it much easier to say and is designed to be used in a non formal manner.
He was drunk last night as per.
by therealdoogie February 26, 2011
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As Per Usual

The redundant version of "Per usual", used to add extra words and seem more official.

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As as usual
Have my assistant handle my accounts this week as per usual.
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As Per Usual

There goes John Doe. Late for work, as per usual.
by leadfeather89 May 15, 2010
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As per my previous email

Read your fucking emails, you lazy, illiterate cunt!
"As per my previous email, where I very clearly explained exactly what you just asked me yet again, read you fucking emails, you lazy, illiterate cunt!
by Negative The Creep June 29, 2018
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as per my understanding

this is a way of saying "I'm dumb" as you try not to sound dumb.

commonly used after making a large blunder - it can be used as a cover story for the error by adding ambiguity to the instructions.
Barber: yes ma'am, I shaved your head - As per my understanding, you wanted a "cool" haircut... that will be 20 bucks.
by jonzim December 17, 2008
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As per usual

Words used to passive aggressively describe a situation you self-pityingly expected, yet did not want to occur.
Graves inting, jgl diff as per usual. FF 15 pls.
by Dustyhead December 1, 2019
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