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- pronunciation:
- di
faek
to
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deI
faek
to
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
actual, esp. as opposed to what is believed to be the case or what is formally acknowledged.
In many cities there is de facto racial segregation in housing. |
| definition 2: |
serving in some capacity in the absence of specific authority or legal recognition. (Cf. de jure.)
Though never officially recognized, he was the de facto ruler of the country.Tel Aviv served for a time as the de facto capital of Israel.- antonyms:
- de jure, true
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
in reality, if not officially or legally.
The military junta is recognized de facto as the ruling body of the nation.The city is de facto ruled by competing gangs. |
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