De facto
Definition
An action taken without strict legal authority to do so, but recognized as legally valid nonetheless.
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary
Latin for "in fact." A recognition of authority even when legal or formal requirements have not been met. (See also: de facto corporation, de jure)
Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.
August 19, 2010, 5:14 pm
