de ju·re \(ˈ)dēˈju̇rē, (ˈ)dāˈju̇ˌrā; (ˈ)dāˈyu̇ˌrā\adverb (or adjective) Etymology: Latin 1.: by right : of right : by a lawful title < recognition extended de jure to the new government > — distinguished from de gratia and de facto 2.: by law — distinguished from de aequitate