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de jure - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'de jure' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . De jure
- By right; of right; by law; -- often opposed to de facto.

Meaning of 'de jure' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . de jure [ a]
Meaning (1):
- by right; according to law
Example in sentence:
  • de jure recognition of the new government
2 . de jure [ r]
Meaning (2):
- by law; conforming to the law
Example in sentence:
  • we are lawfully wedded now

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