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de jure (adverb)
Conforming to a law: "The country was recognizing the new government and it will soon be recognized de jure by all of the world's governments."
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de jure (adjective)
Sanctioned or according to law; legally: The congress passed an end to de jure segregation.

The head of the government is trying to create a de jure state with one party in charge.