de jure
adverb/phrase | /de jure/
by law; legally recognized
Literal meaning:
"from the law"
de jure
adverb/phrase | /de jure/
Foreign Words & PhrasesLatinMEDIUMby law; legally recognized
Literal meaning:
"from the law"
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Examples
"The province is de jure part of the country according to the constitution."
"De jure protections must match de facto practice."
Mnemonic Trick
De jure = by right/legally
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