de-facto
de-facto is the alternative form of de facto.
Meaning of de facto
Adverb
de facto (not comparable)
- In actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status.
- Synonyms:
- in fact, in practice, factually, practically
Questions about de-facto
- What is de-facto the alternative form of?
- De-facto is the alternative form of de facto.
Words near de-facto in the dictionary
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