jus
nounmasculinetécnico/ʒuʃ/low
Definition
A technical term in Law meaning law, right, or a body of law. Used in Latin phrases.
The concept of 'jus cogens' is a peremptory norm in international law.
'Jus sanguinis' is a principle of nationality law.
Common collocations
jus cogensjus sanguinisjus soli
Etymology
Do latim 'jus, juris' (direito, lei).