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Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-09-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Legal System
- International Public Law
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- de facto
1, record 1, English, de%20facto
correct, Latin
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- in fact 2, record 1, English, in%20fact
correct
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, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Théorie du droit
- Droit international public
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- de fait
1, record 1, French, de%20fait
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- en fait 2, record 1, French, en%20fait
correct
- de facto 3, record 1, French, de%20facto
correct, Latin
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, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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