De facto
De facto is a legal term to mean “in fact” or “in practice,” referring to something that exists or happens in reality, even if it is not officially established by law (as opposed to de jure, which means “by law”).
De facto is a legal term to mean “in fact” or “in practice,” referring to something that exists or happens in reality, even if it is not officially established by law (as opposed to de jure, which means “by law”).