alieni juris
[ ey-lahy-ee-nahy joo r-is, ey-lee- ]
/ ˌeɪ laɪˈi naɪ ˈdʒʊər ɪs, ˌeɪ li- /
adjective Law.
under the control of another, as a lunatic or infant.
Nearby words
alienate, alienation, alienation of affections, alienee, alieni generis, alieni juris, alienia, alienism, alienist, alienor, alif
Compare sui juris.
Origin of alieni juris
< Latin: literally, of another's law
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