de jure
Pronunciation
/deɪdʒˈʊɹɹi/

Definition & Meaning of "de jure"in English

de jure
01

by right; according to law

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
de jure
01

by legal right or official recognition, even if not true in practice

legally

Grammatical Information
Examples
The country was de jure independent, though foreign troops still controlled it.
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