De facto

De facto is a Latin expression that means "in fact" or "in practice". It is commonly used in contrast to de jure (meaning "by law") when referring to matters of law, governance, or technique (such as standards), that are found in the common experience as created or developed without or against a regulation.

See also

• List of Latin phrases
• status quo

Defacto is also the name of a dub band which included Cedric and Omar from The Mars Volta and At The Drive-In fame, as well as Ikey Owens and the late Jeremy Ward from The Mars Volta.

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