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jus

Legal Definition of jus

Etymology

Latin Origin

Noun

Word which, in Roman law, meant the law or a right. Also spelt "ius" in some English translations. For example, public law was called "ius publicum" and private law was called "ius privatum."

Etymology

Latin origin

Related terms

Noun (Latin)

jūs (genitive jūris); n, third declension

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