De junta
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Any rule or practice established by a [junta], whether by law or not. Primarily used in contrast with [de jure] meaning in principle or by law. Related to [de facto], meaning in fact or in practice as opposed to being by principle or law.
A de facto practice or situation established by persons having come to power by revolution.
Related words :
junta : revolutionary government in power by force or deception rather than law.
de facto : in fact, whether by law or not.
Antonyms :
de jure : established by principle or law
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