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- Dictionaryde 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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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.
De jure is a Latin term that means having a right or existence as stated by law. Learn how to use it in different contexts, such as law, business, and politics, with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.
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.
De jure is a Latin term that means having a right or existence as stated by law. Learn how to use it in sentences, compare it with de facto, and find out how to say it in other languages.
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. In contrast, de facto ('in fact') describes situations that exist in reality, even if not formally recognized. Examples
De jure definition: by right; according to law (distinguished from de facto).. See examples of DE JURE used in a sentence.
Use the adjective de jure to describe something that exists legally, like a law which specifies that companies can't discriminate against disabled people when they're hiring workers. The phrase de jure is often used to emphasize the opposite of de facto, which means "by fact, or "by practice."
