DE JURE


Meaning of DE JURE in English

Pronunciation: ( ˌ )d ē - ' ju ̇ r- ē , ( ˌ )d ā - ' yu ̇ r-

Function: adverb or adjective

Etymology: Medieval Latin

Date: 1611

1 : by right : of right

2 : based on laws or actions of the state < de jure segregation>

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