Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Facto: This means something is true because of the facts. It can also mean that something is true because it happened.
Definition: facto (fak-toh), adj. In or by the fact. See DE FACTO; IPSO FACTO.
Explanation: The term facto means that something is true or exists because of a certain fact. It is often used in legal contexts to describe something that is true in practice, even if it is not officially recognized.
Example: A de facto relationship is one where a couple lives together as if they are married, but they are not legally married. In this case, the fact that they live together and act as a couple makes their relationship a de facto one.
Example: Ipso facto means "by the fact itself." For example, if someone is convicted of a crime, they may ipso facto lose certain rights, such as the right to vote or own a firearm.