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Meanings of de facto in English
Latin expression, roughly meaning 'in fact' or 'in practice', often opposed to 'de jure', meaning 'by law'
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Usage of de facto in English
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This will turn these communities into de facto military zones, Ramirez said.
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It is a de facto law that we have to deal with.
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They were so acting in the absence of the de facto sergeants.
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It is fiscal policy, which the Bank has de facto taken over.
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In consequence, the American Government declined to recognize the de facto ruler.
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A simple pause ordered de facto on both sides of the battlefield.
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And a de facto currency peg may be better than more money-printing.
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The convoy also protests against the de facto partition of the island.
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And that was what I had become: de facto mayor of Northside.
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But when I'm away from Ix, Avati's the de facto administrator here.
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Negotiations on many aspects of a broader new relationship would de facto continue.
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This is not the case when you enter a new de facto relationship.
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The military column headed north towards the de facto border with South Ossetia.
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This means you have de facto already passed the onus of proof requirements.
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Opponents call the reform a de facto privatization of national assets.
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A flat rate of 12 euros will be introduced, a de facto increase.