de jure
adjective [ before noun ], adverb formal uk/ˌdeɪ ˈdʒʊə.reɪ/ /ˌdiː ˈdʒʊə.reɪ/ /ˌdɪː ˈʒʊr.i/ /ˌdeɪ ˈdʒʊr.i/
法律上（的）;根据法定权力（的）
having a right or existence as stated by law
The country has de facto independence now, and it will soon be recognized de jure by the world's governments. 该国事实上已经独立，并将很快获得世界各国政府的正式承认。
The president aims to create a de jure one-party state. 总统力图建立一个合法的一党制国家。
Compare: de facto adjective adverb