DE JURE Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

de jure

adjective

Definition of de jure

as in statutory

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That means statutory protections for the CDC director’s independence, insulating advisory bodies from political control, and durable, multiyear funding that isn’t held hostage to each budget cycle.

— Daniel Jernigan, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026
Violating either law can expose a debt collector to statutory damages.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of statutory

Adjective

This is when the government has to justify taking away someone’s liberty — when constitutional promises are tested in real time and decisions are made that can alter a person’s life.

— Corey B. Friedman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
Washington’s lack of such a structure is a lesson in constitutional discretion — these United States have not needed to celebrate our triumphs in such a form.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of constitutional

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He had been shot at least five times – in his right arm, his left leg, his right foot, and twice in his abdomen, said Constance DiAngelo, a forensic pathologist who reviewed funeral home photographs of Beloozerov’s body at CNN’s request.

— Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Pfeiffer got a pass on the right edge of the box, cut inside and nailed a shot with her left foot.

— Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of right

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The Fort Worth Independence Day shooting that killed one near Lake Arlington is being investigated as a justifiable homicide, according to a police report.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Police are investigating the incident as a justifiable homicide, according to the release.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026

Definition of justifiable

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