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DE JURE

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

By right; according to law

Example:

de jure recognition of the new government

Classified under:

Adjectives

Antonym:

de facto (existing in fact whether with lawful authority or not)

 II. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

By law; conforming to the law

Example:

we are lawfully wedded now

Synonyms:

de jure; lawfully; legally

Classified under:

Adverbs

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