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Rarede facto
The correct spelling is de facto.
How to pronounce de facto
/dɪˈfæktəʊ/
nounIPA: /dɪˈfæktəʊ/
Say it like: De -fac-to
The correct spelling is de facto. A legally undeclared spouse; a partner in a spousal relationship which is not officially declared as a marriage, comparable to a common law husband or wife. For example: "Although the United States currently has no official language, it is largely monolingual with English being the de facto national language."
Usage Examples
“Although the United States currently has no official language, it is largely monolingual with English being the de facto national language.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A legally undeclared spouse; a partner in a spousal relationship which is not officially declared as a marriage, comparable to a common law husband or wife.
adjective
- 1.In fact or in practice; in actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status. (Often opposed to de jure.)
adverb
- 1.(modal) In practice; in actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status.
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