Basic Details
Word: De jure
Part of Speech: Adjective / Adverb
Adjective / Adverb: Latin for "by law" referring to something that is legally recognized, regardless of whether it is the actual situation in practice.
Synonyms: Legal, lawful, legitimate, official
Antonyms: De facto, unofficial, unlawful, invalid
Idioms and Phrases
- De jure authority: Power or authority established by law.
Example: "The president is the de jure head of the country."
- De jure recognition: Legal acknowledgment by one state of another's government or status.
Example: "Many countries gave de jure recognition to the new regime."
- De jure segregation: Separation enforced by law.
Example: "De jure segregation was abolished during the civil rights movement."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The monarchy is the de jure ruler, but the prime minister has the actual power.
Example 2: The company is a de jure monopoly, though alternatives exist in practice.
Example 3: De jure equality is established in the constitution, though disparities still exist.
Fun Fact
De jure is a Latin expression meaning by law, used in contrast with de facto, which means in fact or in practice. It's often used in legal, political, and philosophical contexts.
Famous Quote
"Justice must not only be de jure but also de facto to be truly effective." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "de jure" mean?
a) In practice
b) By law
c) By choice
d) Secretly
Answer: b) By law
2. Which of the following is the opposite of "de jure"?
a) Legitimate
b) Legal
c) De facto
d) Official
Answer: c) De facto
3. What does "de jure government" mean?
a) Government in control without legal status
b) Government legally recognized
c) Temporary administration
d) Rebel-controlled regime
Answer: b) Government legally recognized
4. Which sentence correctly uses "de jure"?
a) The rules were de jure ignored.
b) She became queen de jure, but held no real power.
c) He was acting de jure against the system.
d) The decision was de jure wrong.
Answer: b) She became queen de jure, but held no real power.
5. "De jure segregation" refers to:
a) Voluntary separation
b) Separation by social custom
c) Separation enforced by law
d) Random division
Answer: c) Separation enforced by law
