de jure

adjective

Definition of de jurenext
as in statutory

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  1. statutory
  2. constitutional
  3. proper
  4. regulation
  5. right
  6. justifiable
Adjective
  • On the other hand, state laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provide statutory damages for data breaches, even without individual damages.
    Will Sweeney, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • But Republicans also propose statutory cost limits on future projects, essentially tethering them to market prices pegged to gas.
    Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of statutory
Adjective
  • Zoom in: In Colorado, Democrats hold all state constitutional offices, 43 of 65 seats in the House and 23 of 35 seats in the Senate, just shy of supermajorities in each chamber.
    Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
  • After a two-year probe, the DOJ accused the department of engaging in systematic racial discrimination, violating constitutional rights and disregarding the safety of people in their custody for years before Floyd's death.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of constitutional
Adjective
  • Under proper care, and after plenty of rest, she’s been able to manage her symptoms well enough to return to work and a mostly normal life.
    Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
  • There has long been a clamour among the fans for him to be given a proper run in the team, for many reasons.
    Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of proper
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
Definition of regulation
Adjective
  • Find the right size: A too-big vacuum compression bag will only waste space in your suitcase.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
  • However, the right accessories can elevate the experience.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of right
Adjective
  • Bond Talk Given its direct market impacts, the market’s focus on algorithmic trading is understandable and justifiable.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • In tying both Diana and Maria’s tragedy to Boleyn’s, Larraín furthers his dialogue with history, showcasing that women, especially women in power, have long been maligned and punished without justifiable cause.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of justifiable
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