de jure
/ˌdeɪ ˈdʒʊəri/
by right; according to law; legally recognized
de jure in a sentence
“He was the de jure owner, though his brother managed the property.”
Origin of de jure
Latin: de from/by + jure law/right (ablative of jus)
Related Words
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
in absentia
while not present; in one's absence