事実上 — meaning in English

English meaning

• de facto adjective Existing or holding power in reality, whether or not officially recognised or legally established.
• factual adj Based on facts rather than opinion or invention.
• virtual adj Existing in effect, though not officially or in a strict physical sense.

Senses

事実上 is used for these senses in English:

• de facto In actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status.
• factual Pertaining to or consisting of objective claims.
• virtual In effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality; also, imitated, simulated.

de facto — full definition

1. adjective Existing or holding power in reality, whether or not officially recognised or legally established.
2. adverb In actual fact, as things really stand rather than as the law or the paperwork says.

factual — full definition

1. adj Based on facts rather than opinion or invention.
2. noun A television or radio programme built around real events, such as a documentary.

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