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Among the Romans the collection of laws which are to be observed among all the members of a nation were so called. It is opposed to jus gentium, which is the law which regulates the affairs of nations among themselves. … [Read more...] about JUS CIVITATIS

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...] about JUS ABSTINENDI

The right of citizenship; the freedom of the city of Rome. It differs from jus quiritinm, which comprehended all the privileges of a free native of Rome. The difference is much the same as between "denization" and "naturalization" with ns. Wharton. … [Read more...] about JUS CIVITATUS

The right to abuse. By this phrase is understood the right to do exactly as one likes with property, or having full dominion over property. 3 Toullier, no. 86. … [Read more...] about JUS ABUTENDI

The right of survivorship. The right of the survivor or survivors of two or more joint tenants to the tenancy or estate, upon the death of one or more of the joint tenants. Joacereicendi inter mereatores, pro beneneio contmereii, locum non habet. The right of survivorship has no place between merchants, for the benefit of commerce, Co. Litt. 182a; 2 Story, Eq. Jur. … [Read more...] about JUS ACCRESCENDI