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De facto   /di fˈæktoʊ/   Listen
De facto

adjective
1.
Existing in fact whether with lawful authority or not.  "A de facto state of war"



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"De facto" Quotes from Famous Books



... the regular entries because even though the mainland People's Republic of China claims Taiwan, elected Taiwanese authorities de facto administer the island and reject mainland sovereignty claims. With the establishment of diplomatic relations with China on January 1, 1979, the US Government recognized the People's Republic of China as the sole legal government of China, acknowledging the Chinese position ...
— The 2008 CIA World Factbook • United States. Central Intelligence Agency.
... ports, since April 9, 1917, to the navy of the United States, undoubtedly constitutes a breach of neutrality, and in consequence Costa Rica considers herself as enlisted in the ranks of the Allies 'de facto.' There is an overwhelming sentiment of sympathy with the Allies both on the part of the government and the great majority of the people of ...
— Defenders of Democracy • Militia of Mercy


Words linked to "De facto" :   existent, real, de jure


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