alieni juris

[ey-lahy-ee-nahy joor-is, ey-lee-]

adjective

Law.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of alieni juris¹

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.

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

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