In the civil law. A future right; an inchoate, incipient, or expectant right, not yet fully vested. It may be either "jus delatum" when the subsequent acquisition or vesting of it depends merely on the will of the person In whom it is to vest or "jus nondum delatum" when it depends on the future occurrence of other circumstances or conditions. Mackeld. Rom. Law, { 191. … [Read more...] about JUS FUTURUM
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JUS DEVOLUTUM
The right of the church of presenting a minister to a vacant parish, in case the patron shall neglect to exercise his right within the time limited by law. … [Read more...] about JUS DEVOLUTUM
JUS GENTIUM
Latin meaning the law of nations. It was a doctrine of custom of international law within the ancient Roman legal system and Western law traditions. It is meant to describe that law which is commonly understood by all "gentes" (peoples or nations) in "reasoned compliance with standards of international conduct." David J. Bederman, International Law in Antiquity (Cambridge … [Read more...] about JUS GENTIUM
JUS DICERE
To declare the law. This word is used to explain the power which the court has to expound the law; and not to make it, jus dare. … [Read more...] about JUS DICERE
JUS GLADII
Supreme jurisdiction. The right to absolve from, or condemn a man to death. The right of the sword; the executory power of the law; the right power, or prerogative of punishing for crime. 4 Bl. Comm. 177. … [Read more...] about JUS GLADII