Meaning Of The Word De facto

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de facto
De facto is used to indicate that something is a particular thing, even though it was not planned or intended to be that thing.

de facto in American English
existing or being such in actual fact though not by legal establishment, official recognition, etc.
in fact; in reality
noun: a person who lives with another in an intimate relationship, but is not married to them

de facto in British English
adjective: existing in fact, whether legally recognized or not
adverb: in fact

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