De jure
Latin expression meaning 'by law' / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In law and government, de jure (/deɪ ˈdʒʊəri, di -, - ˈjʊər-/, Latin: [deː ˈjuːre]; lit. 'by law') describes practices that are legally recognized, regardless of whether the practice exists in reality.[1] In contrast, de facto ('in fact') describes situations that exist in reality, even if not formally recognized.[2]
Not to be confused with Du jour or Dejure Foundation.
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