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adj. Latin for "in fact." Often used in place of "actual" to show...
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Latin, meaning "in fact" or "actually." Something that exists in fact but not as a matter of law.
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Existing in actual fact although not by official recognition.
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Latin - Existing in reality or fact, with or without legal right.
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Latin, literally "in fact, in reality," thus, "existing, but not necessarily legally ordained;" from facto, ablative of factum "deed, act" (see fact).
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Latin for "in fact." A recognition of authority even when legal or formal requirements have not been met. (See also: de facto corporation, de jure)
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Existing, regardless of legal consideration.
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In fact, whether or not by right or by law.
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Definition A condition or situation treated as standard or official, even if not explicitly stated.
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[Medieval Latin, literally, from the fact] : in reality : actually [these two constraints have been lifted, one de facto and one de jure "Susan Lee"]
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De Facto is a legal term meaning "in fact" or "in reality", which is used to qualify many legal terms. For example, de fact segregation refers to segregation which occurs without a [..]
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In fact. Exercising power as if legally constituted. Compare de jure.
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Actually, in reality; in opposition to de jure, lawfully or rightfully. Thus John was de facto king, but Arthur was so de jure.
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A term meaning “in actual fact,” “in deed,” or “actually,” regardless of legal or normative standards. In a legal context, the phrase refers to an action or a state of affairs which must be accepted f [..]
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That which actually exists, even without lawful authority.
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[Definition from Wikipedia] A de facto standard is a standard (formal or informal) that has achieved a dominant position, by tradition, enforcement, or market dominance.
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Not legally married, but in a spouse-like or spouse-equivalent relationship. Sometimes known as 'common law' spouse.
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Latin, meaning "in fact" or "actually." Something that exists in fact but not as a matter of law.
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According to the fact; in point of fact.
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adj. Latin for "in fact." Often used in place of "actual" to show that the court will treat as a fact authority being exercised or an entity acting as if it had authority, even tho [..]
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Latin, meaning "in fact" or "actually." Something that exists in fact but not as a matter of law.    
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de facto


Population that is physically present
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De facto standards are standards that are not developed by an official standards-making organization, and are usually created by a single vendor or group of vendors. Nevertheless, they are widely accepted and used, usually to allow interoperation with a popular system.
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adj. Latin for "in fact." Often used in place of "actual" to show that the court will treat as a fact authority being exercised or an entity acting as if it had authority, even tho [..]
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Existing in actual fact although not by official recognition.
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