De facto
De facto
De facto (/deɪ ˈfæktoʊ/; Latin: [deː ˈfaktoː], "in fact") refers to practices that exist in reality, even if not legally recognized by official laws. It is commonly used to refer to what happens in practice, in contrast with de jure ("by law"), which refers to things that happen according to law.
Etymology
The term de facto is Latin, translating to "from fact" in English. It is a term used in legal and governmental contexts, among others, to mean "in fact" or "in practice".
Related Terms
- De jure: A Latin phrase that means "by law". It contrasts with de facto, which means "in fact". Where de facto refers to the way things are in practice, de jure refers to the way things are supposed to be by law.
- Fact: A thing that is known or proved to be true. In the context of de facto, it refers to the reality of a situation.
- Law: A system of rules created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior. It contrasts with de facto in that it refers to what is officially recognized, rather than what happens in practice.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on De facto
- Wikipedia's article - De facto
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