de facto

1 of 2

adverb

de fac·to di-ˈfak-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce de facto (audio)

dā-,

dē-

: in reality : actually

became the leader de facto

de facto

2 of 2

adjective

: actual

especially : being such in effect though not formally recognized

a de facto state of war

Whatever it says on the calendar, Florida has de facto summer.

E. L. Konigsburg

has become the movement's de facto spokesperson

: exercising power as if legally constituted

a de facto government

the de facto head of state

: resulting from economic or social factors rather than from laws or actions of the state

de facto segregation

Example Sentences

Adjective with the death of his father, he became the de facto head of the family

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

This fast-casual eatery recently opened in Mizner Park, which many consider the de facto downtown of Boca Raton.

Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 As the state with the largest population and the largest economy, California regulations can become de facto nationwide standards.

The Editors, National Review, 12 Sep. 2022 How was Taiwan de facto independent, with its own military and democratically elected government, yet China was trying to call the shots?

Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol pardoned de facto Samsung head Lee Jae-yong, who was released on parole last August after serving prison time for bribing one of Yoon's predecessors.

Harold Maass, The Week, 12 Aug. 2022 By rolling in on a trade involving cryptocurrency, the SEC is de facto treating certain crypto as securities without ever having explicitly made the why or when clear to investors.

Kamran Rosen, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 One China doctrine that sees Taiwan as an de facto autonomous part of its sovereign territory could risk his re-election.

Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2022 Russell could not easily shake his memories of Boston during his playing days, when the fate of the city’s de facto segregated schools became a national story.

New York Times, 31 July 2022 Now, when opponents downsize, could Max work as a de facto power forward?

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2022 See More

Legal Definition

de facto 1 of 2

adverb

de fac·to di-ˈfak-tō, dā-, dē- How to pronounce de facto (audio)

: in reality : actually

these two constraints have been lifted, one de facto and one de jure

Susan Lee

de facto

2 of 2

adjective

: actual

especially : being such in effect though not formally recognized see also de facto segregation at segregation

: exercising power as if legally constituted or authorized

a de facto government

a de facto judge

compare de jure

单词	de facto
释义	de facto 1 of 2 adverb de fac·to di-ˈfak-(ˌ)tō dā-, dē- : in reality : actually became the leader de facto de facto 2 of 2 adjective 1 : actual especially : being such in effect though not formally recognized a de facto state of war Whatever it says on the calendar, Florida has de facto summer. E. L. Konigsburg has become the movement's de facto spokesperson 2 : exercising power as if legally constituted a de facto government the de facto head of state 3 : resulting from economic or social factors rather than from laws or actions of the state de facto segregation Synonyms Adjective actual concrete effective existent factual genuine real sure-enough true very See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective with the death of his father, he became the de facto head of the family Recent Examples on the Web Adjective This fast-casual eatery recently opened in Mizner Park, which many consider the de facto downtown of Boca Raton. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 As the state with the largest population and the largest economy, California regulations can become de facto nationwide standards. The Editors, National Review, 12 Sep. 2022 How was Taiwan de facto independent, with its own military and democratically elected government, yet China was trying to call the shots? Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol pardoned de facto Samsung head Lee Jae-yong, who was released on parole last August after serving prison time for bribing one of Yoon's predecessors. Harold Maass, The Week, 12 Aug. 2022 By rolling in on a trade involving cryptocurrency, the SEC is de facto treating certain crypto as securities without ever having explicitly made the why or when clear to investors. Kamran Rosen, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 One China doctrine that sees Taiwan as an de facto autonomous part of its sovereign territory could risk his re-election. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2022 Russell could not easily shake his memories of Boston during his playing days, when the fate of the city’s de facto segregated schools became a national story. New York Times, 31 July 2022 Now, when opponents downsize, could Max work as a de facto power forward? Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adverb borrowed from Medieval Latin, literally, "from the fact" Adjective derivative of de facto entry 1 First Known Use Adverb 1601, in the meaning defined above Adjective circa 1689, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Legal Definition de facto 1 of 2 adverb de fac·to di-ˈfak-tō, dā-, dē- : in reality : actually these two constraints have been lifted, one de facto and one de jure Susan Lee de facto 2 of 2 adjective 1 : actual especially : being such in effect though not formally recognized see also de facto segregation at segregation 2 : exercising power as if legally constituted or authorized a de facto government a de facto judge compare de jure History and Etymology for de facto Adverb Medieval Latin, literally, from the fact de facto adjective as in actual existing in fact and not merely as a possibility with the death of his father, he became the de facto head of the family Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance actual real factual true very genuine effective concrete final literal existent bona fide proven indisputable valid sure-enough unquestionable inescapable validated absolute substantial unmistakable incontestable irrefutable established substantiated demonstrated indubitable objective undeniable incontrovertible realistic authenticated positive confirmed tangible convincing authentic verified certain attested believable verifiable authoritative palpable real-life certified real-world hard certifiable Antonyms & Near Antonyms potential possible hypothetical ideal theoretical nonexistent suppositional theoretic platonic alleged conjectural supposed fictional legendary fanciful illusory assumed fictitious romantic chimerical chimeric imaginary inexistent envisioned reputed unreal visualized conceived fake imagined fabled symbolic pictured invented virtual abstract envisaged pretend made-up fabricated make-believe See More
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de facto

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