Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Term: IN EST DE JURE
Definition: When something is said to be "in est de jure," it means that it is assumed to be true or correct according to the law. This means that it is not just a suggestion or an opinion, but it is something that is required or expected by the law. It is like saying that something is "officially" the way it should be.
Definition: In est de jure (in est dee joor-ee) is a Latin term that means something is implied as of right or by law.
These examples illustrate how in est de jure means that something is implied as a right or by law. In the first example, the customer has the right to expect a working product, and if the product is defective, they have the right to return it. In the second example, the person being arrested has the right to remain silent and to have an attorney present during questioning. These rights are implied by law and are in est de jure.