Facto \Fac"to\, adv. [L., ablative of factum deed, fact.] (Law) In fact; by the act or fact. [1913 Webster] {De facto}. (Law) See {De facto}. [1913 Webster]
FACTO. In fact, in contradistinction to the lawfulness of the thing; it is applied to anything actually done. Vide Ex Post Facto.