De Facto


Definition of "De facto"

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Bion Grady Atlanta Communities Real Estate

Latin for in deed, in fact, in reality, actually. An act or fact that occurs as a matter of practice and reality as distinguished form de jure, meaning a lawfully and rightfully occurring act. A de facto action or occurrence is accepted as a matter of fact, but is illegal or illegitimate.

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