as in statutory
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for de jure
Adjective
-
No statutory appeal of right for an unsuccessful movant, although court opinions seem to effectively permit such appeals.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025 -
If lawmakers do not raise or suspend the debt limit before all extraordinary measures are exhausted, the government could default on its debt -- something that's only happened a handful of times in U.S. history, though never in regard to the statutory debt limit.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Sample said constitutional scholars have differed on what exactly defines a constitutional crisis.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2025
-
Third, the only way Illinois homeowners will ever see meaningful property tax relief is for the state to enact pension reform, which means a constitutional amendment.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
However, a movie can’t be a hit at the international box office without a proper theatrical release internationally.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
-
Without proper staffing, students will be underserved and left without the accommodations they are legally entitled to receive.—
Melanie L. Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Democrat amendments squashed Democrats and pro-regulation groups argued the measure lacks any awareness of the common good, and prioritizes political ambitions and corporate profits over people’s lives.—
James Call,
USA TODAY,
31 Mar. 2023
-
The swearing in of Commissioner Mary T. Boyle in June brought the commission up to full strength, with a 3-2 split in favor of Democratic appointees who are expected to take an aggressive enforcement stance in line with the Biden administration’s pro-regulation agenda.—
Dean Seal,
WSJ,
7 Sep. 2022
Adjective
-
And, of course, Tom Hollander’s Quentin provided us with just the right amount of charisma and menace.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
-
But while a good bag can make your things easier to transport, the right travel accessories will most certainly make or break your trip.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Given the demonstrated fan interest and commercial value of women's basketball, there's no justifiable reason to maintain this outdated format difference between the men's and women's tournaments.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
-
The promise of a $225,000 starting salary at a top corporate law firm is luring many, making the financial burden of law school seem more justifiable.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“De jure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20jure. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share