de jure

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for de jure
Adjective
  • These ten do not provide abortions (or are below a statutory funding threshold).
    Charles Tiefer, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
  • However, inconsistent enforcement mechanisms, ambiguities in the statutory language and other limitations have attracted the interest of reformers.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 July 2025
Adjective
  • The court's next steps are expected to determine whether the Eastern District of Texas has authority to adjudicate the habeas petition and, if so, whether the petitioner's detention is lawful under federal immigration law and constitutional standards.
    Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
  • In its first six months, the second Trump administration has weaponized government machinery to wage war on immigrants while dismantling constitutional protections.
    Murad Awawdeh, New York Daily News, 30 July 2025
Adjective
  • The trooper found no proper registration for the vehicle.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
  • People come back from proper breaks with more energy, better ideas, and fewer signs of burnout.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Adjective
  • Democrat amendments squashed Democrats and pro-regulation groups argued the measure lacks any awareness of the common good, and prioritizes political ambitions and corporate profits over people’s lives.
    James Call, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The swearing in of Commissioner Mary T. Boyle in June brought the commission up to full strength, with a 3-2 split in favor of Democratic appointees who are expected to take an aggressive enforcement stance in line with the Biden administration’s pro-regulation agenda.
    Dean Seal, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022
Adjective
  • Cucumber sauce dribbled out the sides and added just the right amount of cool tang to the warm sandwich.
    Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 July 2025
  • Jeff Benjamin: Why was now the right time for VIVIZ to release your full-length album A Montage of ( )?
    Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Adjective
  • No criminal charges were filed at the time because investigators determined that the shooting was justifiable, as Walker had fired at cops first.
    Nicole Acosta, People.com, 22 July 2025
  • Certainly, Nvidia trades at about 40x forward earnings, which is justifiable considering that the company is set to increase revenues by 55% according to consensus estimates.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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“De jure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20jure. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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