De facto
De facto [ dee FAK-toh, dey ] | |
[ adjective, adverb ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. (adv.) actually existing with or without legal authority 2. (adj.) in fact or in reality | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
The LOC or Line of control is effectively the de facto border in Kashmir. | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : | |
Pakistani police have fired shots in the air and tear gas shells to disperse angry Kashmiris as a crossing on the region's de facto border was opened. |
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