 de_jure |
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| 1. | [ adverb ] (law) by law; conforming to the law | |
| Synonyms: | legally wrongfully lawfully | |
| Examples: | "we are lawfully wedded now" |
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| Related terms: | unlawfully legal lawful unlawful unlawful | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (law) by right; according to law | |
| Examples: | "de jure recognition of the new government" |
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| Related terms: | de_facto | |
| Similar spelling: |
desire degree decree Desiree |
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