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Started Nov 08 2012, 22:58
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Nov 08 2012, 22:58
The phrase “de facto” is Latin for “in fact.” It is used to describe commonly accepted practice which has no legal or official status.English is the de facto language of Australia, meaning that it has no formal legal status, but most citizens speak English, and English is used on government documents. By contrast, something mandated or authorized by law is said to be “de jure,” or “in law.
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