The English meaning of the Latin phrase 'de facto' is 'in' ['de'] 'fact' ['facto']. So the phrase 'de facto capital of the Caliphate' means the city that in fact serves as the capital city. The English meaning of the Latin phrase 'de jure' is 'in' ['de'] 'law' ['jure']. In this example, the city that the law recognizes as the capital isn't the city that actually fills the role.
De Facto - De Facto album - was created in 1999.
The word "de facto" is of Latin origin. It translates to "in fact" in English and is used to refer to something that exists or is done in practice, even if not necessarily recognized formally.
Irates de facto was created in 1980.
This situation could be described as de facto power (control, leadership, etc.). De facto is Latin for "according to the fact", as opposed to de jure, "according to the law".
Since the President resigned, the Vice President became the de facto President. In the sentence, de facto is expressing a fact.
A de facto director is a person or committee that acts in place of a director in a corporation. The de facto director is legally responsible for the corporation.
De facto means "according to the fact", and refers to a situation as it actually exists, regardless of what the law specifies. The alternative is De jure, "according to the law". A de jure ruler occupies the ruling office or position established by law; a de facto ruler is the one who actually wields the power.
Silent = Unspoken de facto = in fact amnesty. = pardon.
De Facto - Marčelo album - was created in 2003-11.
In reality
De facto means in fact, and de jure means in law. De Jure slavery would refer to legalised slavery. De facto slavery would not be in a legal sense, but would be the situation nonetheless.