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de facto
01
being something as a fact although not legally accepted
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Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
The de facto government continued to function despite not having legal recognition from other nations.
de facto
01
in a way that is a reality but not necessarily legal or official
Grammatical Information
adverbs of manner
Examples
The club functioned de facto as a community center, offering resources and support without a formal mandate.
