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    de jure
    /deɪ ˈjʊəreɪ/

    adverb

    • 1. according to rightful entitlement or claim; by right: "the resolution declared that the independent Republic of Latvia proclaimed on November 18, 1918 was still in existence de jure"

    adjective

    • 1. existing or holding a specified position by legal right: "he had been de jure king since his father's death"

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  2. having a right or existence as stated by law: The country has de facto independence now, and it will soon be recognized de jure by the world's governments. The president aims to create a de jure one-party state. Compare. de facto adjective adverb formal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Court cases, orders & decisions. actionable.

  3. De jure is a Latin term that means by right or based on law. It is often contrasted with de facto, which means in fact or in reality. See examples, synonyms, etymology and word history of de jure.

  4. De jure means having a right or existence as stated by law, or formally recognized by law. Learn how to use this term in different contexts, such as law, business and politics, and see translations in other languages.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › De_jureDe jure - Wikipedia

    In law and government, de jure (/ d eɪ ˈ dʒ ʊər i, d i-,-ˈ jʊər-/, Latin: [deː ˈjuːre]; lit. ' by law ' ) describes practices that are legally recognized, regardless of whether the practice exists in reality. [1]

  6. De jure means what happens according to the law, in contrast to de facto, which means what happens in reality. Learn how de jure and de facto are used in politics, law, and history with examples from Britannica.

  7. De jure definition: by right; according to law (distinguished from de facto).. See examples of DE JURE used in a sentence.

  8. De jure is a Latin word that means according to law or by right. It can be used as an adjective or an adverb to describe something legally existing or established. See how to use de jure in sentences and compare it with de facto.