alieni juris

American  

[ey-lahy-ee-nahy joor-is, ey-lee-] / ˌeɪ laɪˈi naɪ ˈdʒʊər ɪs, ˌeɪ li- /

adjective

Law.

1. under the control of another, as a minor or someone with an intellectual disability would be.

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Etymology

Origin of alieni juris

From Latin: literally, “of another's law”

Example Sentences

In his character of alieni juris he had to submit to the direct and constant sway of his lord and master, and to bow in all ways to her universal will.

From Project Gutenberg

Videamus. ff. de his qui sunt sui vel alieni juris, et in l. munerum. para. mixta ff. de mun. et hon.

From Project Gutenberg