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What does de facto mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word de facto? Here's what it means.

Adverb
  1. (modal) In practice; in actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status.
Adjective
  1. In fact or in practice; in actual use or existence, regardless of official or legal status. (Often opposed to de jure.)
Noun
  1. (Australia, New Zealand) A legally undeclared spouse; a partner in a spousal relationship which is not officially declared as a marriage, comparable to a common law husband or wife.
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