Latin: as a matter of fact; something which, while not necessarily lawful or legally sanctified, exists in fact. A common law spouse may be referred to a de facto wife or de facto husband: although not legally married, they live and carry-on their lives as if married. A de facto government is one which has seized power by force or in any other unconstitutional method and governs in spite of the existence of a de jure government.
DE FACTO
Meaning of DE FACTO in English
Duhaime's Law English dictionary. Английский юридический словарь Duhaime . 2012