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de jure

The phrase “de jure” has 3 syllables: de ju-re

It's pronounced as /deɪ ˈdʒʊri/

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In the thesaurus, “de jure” has 19 synonyms and 28 antonyms.

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Synonyms for de jure

Antonyms for de jure

Meanings of de jure

  • adjective
    1. By right, in accordance with the law, legally.

Example Sentences

  • Slavery was abolished de jure, but discrimination persisted in practice.
  • The country is de jure independent, though still influenced by foreign powers.
  • Women had de jure rights long before they achieved true equality in society.
  • The monarchy exists de jure, but its powers are symbolic.
  • Segregation was de jure in many states before being outlawed.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to de jure, such as: allowable, authorized, bad, banned, constitutional, corrupt, criminal.

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lawful

legal

legit

legitimate

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