(ˈ)dēˈju̇rē, (ˈ)dāˈju̇ˌrā; (ˈ)dāˈyu̇ˌrā adverb (or adjective)
Etymology: Latin
1. : by right : of right : by a lawful title
recognition extended de jure to the new government
— distinguished from de gratia and de facto
2. : by law — distinguished from de aequitate