De Facto (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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adverb, adjective
  1. in fact; in reality: Although his title was prime minister, he was de facto president of the country.They are forbidden from leaving the camp, thereby being de facto in a state of detention.
  2. actually existing, especially when without lawful authority (distinguished from de jure): He led efforts to reduce de facto segregation in the city's public schools.
noun
  1. a person who lives with someone in an intimate romantic relationship but is not married to that person.
adverb
  1. in fact
adjective
  1. existing in fact, whether legally recognized or not
noun plural -tos
  1. a de facto husband or wife
De Facto (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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