De Jure is a Latin phrase meaning 'by law'. It is used to describe laws, rights, and regulations that are legally binding. The term is often contrasted with de facto, which means 'in fact' or 'in practice'. In the crossword, the solutions LEGAL (5 letters) and IPSO (4 letters) are related to the term de jure. LEGAL refers to the LEGAL aspect of de jure, while IPSO is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase ipsa loquitur, which means 'the thing speaks for itself'.