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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

In the Latin language, "according to fact", or "as the fact indicates". Also, something that actually exists in spite of the legal ramification (e.g., a new government of a state may be extended recognition by another government as the actual government in control of the state, but not necessarily as a legal one).  3, record 1, English, - de%20facto

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

The term de facto may also be used when there is no relevant law or standard, but a common practice is well established, although perhaps not quite universal.  2, record 1, English, - de%20facto

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS

de facto: terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada  4, record 1, English, - de%20facto

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Locution latine signifiant «de fait« ou «en fait» (et non de droit). Se dit d'une situation qui existe sans fondement juridique ou d'une autorité qui est établie sans base légale.  2, record 1, French, - de%20fait

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

de fait : terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada.  4, record 1, French, - de%20fait

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish