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dē factō

[ˈdeː ˈfak.toː]

prep_phrase

LanguageLatin

Meaning
  1. according to fact
  2. This phrase describes a state of affairs that exists in reality, regardless of legal standing. It is often used to contrast with what is officially authorized.
Examples

Rēx dē factō imperium tenet.

The king holds power in practice.

Pronunciationˈdeː ˈfak.toː

Part of speechprep_phrase

Usage noteOften contrasted with dē iūre.

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Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.