De Jure (Adverb)
Meaning
By law; conforming to the law; "we are lawfully wedded now".
Examples
- The monarch remained de jure ruler of the kingdom, although her powers were limited.
- Most countries recognize her de jure status as the legitimate representative of the people.
- The couple was married de jure after the judge pronounced them husband and wife.
- Although he had not been formally inaugurated, he was de jure president from the moment his predecessor resigned.
- The government officially recognized the group's de jure right to protest peacefully.