de jure

 
Pronunciation: /deɪ ˈjʊəreɪ, diː ˈdʒʊəri/

adverb

  • according to rightful entitlement or claim; by right: the resolution declared that the independent Republic of Latvia proclaimed on November 18, 1918 was still in existence de jureOften contrasted with de facto.

adjective

  • existing or holding a specified position by legal right: he had been de jure king since his father’s death

Origin:

Latin, literally 'of law'