de facto

de facto

A Latin phrase meaning "in fact" that is used to describe things that exist but are not formally or legally recognized. Megan may be the official head of the department, but Lisa is the de facto leader, as she is more involved in day-to-day tasks.
See also: DE
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • eggs is eggs
  • Heinz
  • Heinz 57
  • Heinz 57 (variety)
  • Heinz 57 variety
  • 57
  • (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
  • sure as eggs is eggs
  • how about
  • how/what about...?
References in periodicals archive
It is useful, in turn, to distinguish between 'payments dollarisation' (the use of foreign currency for transaction purposes), financial dollarisation (residents' holding of financial assets or liabilities in foreign currency), and real dollarisation (the indexing, formally or de facto, of local prices and wages to the dollar).
De Facto Dollarisation: An Economic Disaster in Disguise
A majority of every other age demographic anticipates de jure independence or a continuation of the status-quo (de facto independence).
Taiwan public opinion: 23% for maintaining status quo, 36% for de jure independence
'We will continue to expose the de facto system and resist any attempt to steal the mandate of the people.'
Manipulation as clear as day, says Farhatullah Babar
essential basis for a finding of de facto directorship: namely, what
THE UNCERTAIN SCOPE OF THE DE FACTO DIRECTOR DOCTRINE
The existence or otherwise of a de facto company between persons that have expressed an intent to participate in risk-bearing activities is for the trial judge to determine based on the circumstances of the case and the evidence presented to the courts.
The Dubai Courts Approach when Dealing with De Facto Companies
When he mentions the de facto situation in Turkey, Erdoy-an actually means his own power and influence in politics in violation of the Constitution.
The de facto situation in Turkey
--This trend enables increase of the overall production, not just the physical size but also the value size which de facto increases the GDP--concludes Kozuharov.
The economic growth anticipations are real: the anticipated rate of an increase from 3.6 to 3.8 GDP is real and plausible and will be provided with further investments, considers university professor Saso Kozuharov
Kuala Lumpur: Beijing is poised to take "de facto control" of the South China Sea, the Philippines warned Sunday, but its call for a robust Southeast Asian response at a regional summit was shot down.
ASEAN members fail to unite in South China Sea dispute with Beijing
De facto states are regarded as political authorities functioning within a certain territory without international legal recognition.
The role of democracy in the recognition of de facto states: an empirical assessment
BAGHDAD/ Aswat al-Iraq: Turkmen leaderships announced today that they will form a military unit to defend their areas in Kirkuk, Salahal-din and Ninewa provinces, which were attacked by Da'ish gunmen.In a statement, they regarded the control of Kurdish Peshmarga of some of the areas as "de facto policy, but unacceptable".The Turkmen leaderships concluded a meeting in Baghdad today where they rejected the de facto situation, calling Turkmen for general mobilization.During the meeting, it was decided to form forces from the Turkmen component to be connected with the central government to protect the Turkmen areas.The meeting called the central government to extend all possible assistance to these forces.1757
Turkmen leaderships to form military force
Published on Monday, 24 March 2014 11:59 Ramallah/PNN The EU Missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah condemned the two death sentences issued by the de facto authorities in Khan Younis (Gaza Strip) on 20 March.
The EU Missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah Condemn the Death Sentences Issued in Gaza
Speaking to reporters in Minsk, Lukashenko added said the territory was now "de facto" part of the Russian Federation.
Belarussian President: Crimea now de facto " a part of Russia''
NNA - AN-NAHAR: Cabinet formation crisis collides with Aoun's stubbornness Few days ahead de facto Cabinet?
Lebanese Newspapers Headlines for Monday 27/1/2014