De Jure Government
/ˌdiː ˈdʒʊər i ˈɡʌvərnmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A government legally recognized as having lawful authority, as opposed to de facto government which maintains power by force or without legal legitimacy.
The de jure government was reinstated following the international recognition of the election results.
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- de jure government
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Commentary
Used primarily to distinguish lawful authority from practical control; important in constitutional and international law contexts.
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