De Jure
Latin for 'by law.' Describes something that exists by right or according to law.
Encyclopedia entry: De Jure
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de jure
De jure is the Latin expression for “by law” or “by right” and is used to describe a practice that exists by right or according to law . In contemporary use, the phrase almost always means “as a matter of law.”
De jure is often contrasted with de facto .
[Last reviewed in June of 2021 by the Wex Definitions Team
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