corpus juris

[kawr-puhs joor-is]

noun

1. a compilation of law, or the collected law of a nation, state, etc.

corpus juris

/ ˈdʒʊərɪs /

noun

1. a body of law, esp the laws of a nation or state

Word History and Origins

Origin of corpus juris¹

1825–35; < Late Latin: literally, body of law

Word History and Origins

Origin of corpus juris¹

from Late Latin, literally: a body of law