• Actually; in fact; in reality; as, a king de facto, --distinguished from a king de jure, or by right.


    De facto meaning & definition 1 of De facto.


  • A Latin term, [loosely] meaning of the fact. An adjective describing something that exists or happens as a result of tradition or culture. Not normally used as an [urban slang] term, but as a [historical]/legal phase

    De facto meaning & definition 2 of De facto.


  • Not acknowledged as [official], but [real] all [the same].

    De facto meaning & definition 3 of De facto.


  • (adj.) Exerting [strength] without [official] [obligation].

    De facto meaning & definition 4 of De facto.


  • in [fact]
    [actual]
    [in reality]

    De facto meaning & definition 5 of De facto.


  • The word [defacto] with a [space] [in it].

    De facto meaning & definition 6 of De facto.


  • existing in fact whether with lawful authority or not

    De facto meaning & definition 7 of De facto.


  • in reality or fact

    De facto meaning & definition 8 of De facto.


  • In practice; in actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status.

    De facto meaning & definition 9 of De facto.


  • De facto is a Latin phrase that means in fact or in reality. It refers to situations, conditions, or practices that exist in reality, even if they are not officially recognized or legally established. It usually contrasts with de jure, which means by law. A de facto state of affairs may exist even when contrary to or not established by law.

    De facto meaning & definition 10 of De facto.


  • A legally undeclared spouse.

    De facto meaning & definition 11 of De facto.

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