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defacto

 

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Definition of defacto

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense: existing or operating in fact but not specified or required by law

Usage: In common usage, defacto is often used to describe something that is considered to be the standard or the practical reality, even though it may not be officially recognized or mandated.

Examples:

1. The defacto official language of the country is English, even though no law has been passed to declare it so.

2. The defacto leader of the group is always the person with the most experience.

3. The defacto standard for video streaming is the MP4 format.

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