Any rule or practice established by a
junta, whether by law or not. Primarily used in contrast with
de jure meaning in principle or by law. Related to
de facto, meaning in fact or in practice as opposed to being by principle or law.
A de facto practice or situation established by persons having come to power by revolution.
Related words :
junta : revolutionary government in power by force or deception rather than law.
de facto : in fact, whether by law or not.
Antonyms :
de jure : established by principle or law
Is the practice of beating opposition politicians de-jure or de-facto? It is de-junta!
It is the
de jure standard that politicians should be able to
speak freely. It has become de junta that politicians speaking against the government are
assaulted.
