de facto - Definition & Meaning

de facto

事实上, 实际的

being something as a fact although not legally accepted

The de facto government continued to function despite not having legal recognition from other nations.
事实上的政府尽管没有得到其他国家的法律承认，但仍继续运作。
She held a de facto position in charge of the project, even though her title was not official.
她负责项目的实际职位，尽管她的头衔不是官方的。
The town had a de facto policy of welcoming refugees, though no formal law was in place.
该镇有一个事实上的欢迎难民的政策，尽管没有正式的法律。
The de facto leader of the movement influenced many decisions, even without an official title.
运动的事实上的领导者影响了许多决定，即使没有正式头衔。
They were considered de facto partners, even though they never formally married.
他们被认为是事实上的伴侣，尽管他们从未正式结婚。

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