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    [Adverb or adjective]  | "de ju*re" | \ (ˌ)dē-ˈju̇r-ē \


    1: by right : of right

    2: based on laws or actions of the state


    Origin: 1611 ;

     Medieval Latin;

     [ "de jure" ]

    1: In fact, by law. It is primarilly used in contrast to de facto to mean "in principle", while the latter means "in practice".

      * e.g.,  ... While the de jure standard is that no recruit may leave at night, it has become de facto that recruits will go out for a last night bash. 

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