noun-modifying (irregular)
de facto
Used as a prenominal modifier meaning 'in practice' or 'actual', often in technical, legal, or business contexts.
That product has become the de facto standard.
デファクトのリーダーとして認められている。
He is recognized as the de facto leader.
Variant with a middle dot, sometimes seen in careful writing.
From English 'de facto', ultimately from Latin meaning 'in fact'.