Has a De Facto?

The definition of a de facto relationship is outlined in the Family Law Act. The law requires that two people, who may be of the same or opposite sex, have a relationship as a couple living together on a genuine domestic basis. ... That the relationship is or was registered under a prescribed law of a State or Territory.

How do you use de facto?

De facto in a Sentence ?
  1. Although Jim and Sarah have never married, they consider their thirty-year relationship to be a de facto marriage.
  2. The wife is usually the de facto head of the household.
  3. When the dictator was removed from power, a de facto government immediately fell into place.

What does being de facto mean?

A de facto relationship is when you and your partner have a relationship and live together as a couple but are not married.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.