+"De jure" describes a state of affairs as it is legally recognized or by right. This contrasts with [De Facto](/wiki/de_facto), which refers to what exists in practice. It is a fundamental concept in [Law](/wiki/law) and formal systems, highlighting official legitimacy.
+## See also
+- [Legality](/wiki/legality)
+- [Sovereignty](/wiki/sovereignty)
+- [Government](/wiki/government)