Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

de-jure

adverb

/deɪ ˈdʒʊəri/

Definition

In accordance with law; lawful.

Examples

The new regulations establish de-jure standards for workplace safety.
Although the policy was not widely accepted, it was de-jure in the country’s constitution.
In many cases, de-jure segregation persisted long after the laws enforcing it were repealed.

Meaning

The term ‘de-jure’ refers to something that is legally recognized, regardless of whether it is practiced in reality. It contrasts with ‘de-facto’, which refers to situations that exist in fact but not by legal recognition.