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...]

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...]

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...]

Latin, meaning To declare the law, not to make the law. … [Read more...]

The right to have a thing. The right to be put in actual possession of property. Lewin, Trusts, 585. Jus habendi ot retinendi. A right to have and to retain the profits, tithes, and offerings, etc., of a rectory or parsonage. ? … [Read more...]