De Jure
/ˌdiː ˈdʒʊər.i/
Definitions
- (adv.) According to rightful entitlement or legal recognition.
The government is the de jure authority in this region.
- (adj.) Existing by right or lawful claim rather than actual possession or practice.
He is the de jure owner of the property despite not living there.
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Commentary
Often contrasted with 'de facto' to distinguish legal legitimacy from factual reality.
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