jus

¹

[ juhs; Latin yoos ]

noun

, Law.

, plural ju·ra [joor, -, uh, yoo, -, r, ah].

1. a right.
2. law as a system or in the abstract.

jus

²

[ zhy; English zhoos, joos ]

noun

, French.

1. juice; gravy.

jus

¹

/ ʒy; ʒuː /

noun

1. a sauce

jus

²

/ dʒʌs /

noun

1. a right, power, or authority
2. law in the abstract or as a system, as distinguished from specific enactments

Word History and Origins

Origin of jus¹

From the Latin word jūs law, right

Word History and Origins

Origin of jus¹

French: literally, juice

Origin of jus²

Latin: law

Example Sentences

Spoon a few dots of jus around the squab and sprinkle a pinch of vadouvan spice onto the plate.

From The Daily Beast

Chop the wings and bones into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces, rinse with cold water, pat dry, and reserve, chilled, for the jus.

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For the Vadouvan Jus  Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over high heat.

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Jumbo crabmeat and avocado, Colorado rack of lamb with tarragon jus, and Parmesan polenta cake was eaten by candlelight.

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When contacted for a comment, Jus Ske emailed: "Keep me out of it."

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It is clear from the above that if Mendelssohn failed to give Chopin his due, Chopin did more than apply the jus talionis.

From Project Gutenberg

Some mornin' I'll wake up an' know jus' what to do, an' that I'll do.

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He's tole me all de whole beez-nesse—jus' lak you hear me now.

From Project Gutenberg

Why ye durned little fool ye, don't ye know Charley's jus put them dogs yar to git 'em kept.

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Ye furgit who ye got the houns from an' can't git yer money back, ye're out jus thet much.

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Related Words

• dressing
• flavoring
• gravy
• relish