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DE JURE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does de jure mean?
• DE JURE (adjective)
The adjective DE JURE has 1 sense:
1. by right; according to law
Familiarity information: DE JURE used as an adjective is very rare.
• DE JURE (adverb)
The adverb DE JURE has 1 sense:
1. by law; conforming to the law
Familiarity information: DE JURE used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
By right; according to law
Context example:
de jure recognition of the new government
Antonym:
de facto (existing in fact whether with lawful authority or not)
Sense 1
Meaning:
By law; conforming to the law
Synonyms:
Context example:
we are lawfully wedded now
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