de facto /dɪˈfæktoʊ/ Brit /ˌdeɪˈfæktoʊ/ adjective /dɪˈfæktoʊ/ Brit /ˌdeɪˈfæktoʊ/
adjective
Learner's definition of DE FACTO
always used before a noun formal
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used to describe something that exists but that is not officially accepted or recognized(未被正式认可但)实际上存在的 -
She became the de facto leader of the group. [=she was the unofficial leader]她成了该组织事实上的领导。
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a de facto state of war事实上的战争状态
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de facto government policies政府实际执行的政策
— compare de jure