alieni juris

[ ey-lahy-ee-nahy joor-is, ey-lee- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Law.

under the control of another, as a minor or someone with an intellectual disability would be. Compare sui juris ( def ).

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Word History and Origins

Origin of alieni juris¹

From Latin: literally, “of another's law”

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Example Sentences

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In his character of alieni juris he had to submit to the direct and constant sway of his lord and master, and to bow in all ways to her universal will.

From

Videamus. ff. de his qui sunt sui vel alieni juris, et in l. munerum. para. mixta ff. de mun. et hon.

From

alieni generis alienism

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