sui juris

[ soo-ahy joor-is, soo-ee ]

adjective

, Law.

1. capable of managing one's affairs or assuming legal responsibility.

sui juris

/ ˈsuːaɪ ˈdʒʊərɪs /

adjective

1. usually postpositive law of full age and not under disability; legally competent to manage one's own affairs; independent

Word History and Origins

Origin of sui juris¹

First recorded in 1605–15, sui juris is from Latin suī jūris “of one's own right”

Word History and Origins

Origin of sui juris¹

C17: from Latin, literally: of one's own right

Example Sentences

If children or imbeciles or insane persons collide, the same law shall govern as in the case of sui juris persons.

From Project Gutenberg

At least, he is major and sui juris, and may please himself in the matter of his conversation.

From Project Gutenberg

Entering upon the time when practically he becomes sui juris, he has far too much power and influence to be treated with levity.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• autonomous
• democratic
• freed
• independent
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