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de facto

/deɪ ˈfæktəʊ/

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/deɪ ˈfæktəʊ/C1formallegal
  • ruЛатинское выражение, используемое в английском языке для описания того, что существует в реальности или на практике, даже если это официально не признано или не установлено законом.

A Latin phrase used in English to describe something that exists in reality or in practice, even if not officially recognized or legally established.

  1. In practice or realityC1formal

    Used to describe something that exists in fact, even if not legally or officially recognized.

    ruФактически

    • He was the de facto leader of the group, even without an official title.
    • The country has a de facto government, though it is not recognized internationally.
    • English is the de facto language of international business.