de facto
/ˌdeɪ ˈfæktoʊ/
in fact; in reality; existing in practice
de facto in a sentence
“Though not officially appointed, she was the de facto leader.”
Origin of de facto
Latin: de from/concerning + facto fact/deed (ablative of factum)
Related Words
de jure
by right; according to law; legally recognized
deus ex machina
an unexpected power or event that saves a seemingly hopeless situation
ergo
therefore; consequently
et cetera (etc.)
and other similar things; and so forth
ex post facto
with retroactive effect or force; after the fact
habeas corpus
a legal order requiring a person to be brought before a court