Identify the nearest meaning of 'de facto'
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Actual
De facto is a Latin phrase meaning "in fact, existing in reality", whether or not it is officially recognised. Its nearest meaning is actual. It is often contrasted with de jure, "by law".
Example: After the king fell ill, his son became the de facto ruler of the kingdom.
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