A double right; the right of possession united with the right of property; otherwise called "droit-droit." 2 Bl. Comm. 199. Jus est ars boni et sequi. Law is the science of what is good and just. Dig. 1, 1, 1, 1; Bract fol. 2ft. Jus est norma recti; et quioquid est contra normam recti est injuria. Law is a rule of right; and whatever is contrary to the rule of right is an … [Read more...]

The body of Roman law, which was made up of edicts of the supreme magistrates, particularly the praetors. … [Read more...]

Latin meaning The law is a rule of right; and whatever is contrary to a rule of right is an injury. … [Read more...]

In Roman law. The right to use or display pictures or statutes of ancestors; somewhat analogous to the right, in English law, to bear a coat of arms. … [Read more...]

The right of renunciation; the right of an heir under the Roman law to renounce or decline the inheritance as for example where his acceptance in consequence of the necessity of paying the debts would make it a burden to him. … [Read more...]