de ju·re 
/diˈʤuri/ adjective
always used before a noun /diˈʤuri/ adjective law : based on or according to the law
▪ the end of de jure segregation ▪ de jure authority — compare de facto
▪ the end of de jure segregation ▪ de jure authority — compare de facto
— de jure adverb
▪ The UN has recognized the country de jure.
▪ The UN has recognized the country de jure.
