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JUS DEVOLUTUM

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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...]

JUS GENTIUM

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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...]

JUS DICERE

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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...]

JUS GLADII

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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...]

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