De Facto Meaning In English. This annexation similar to the de facto annexation of broad tracts of land constitutes a flagrant. De facto In Latin de facto means according to fact and this is roughly what it means in English.
Being such in effect though not formally recognized see also de facto segregation at segregation. In fact whether by right or not. Latin In fact In fact in deed actually.
A de facto government.
In reality or fact. In fact whether by right or not. Often contrasted with de jure. A de facto government.
