jus gentium
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of jus gentium
1540–50; < Latin: law of the nations
Example Sentences
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Etsi nou induciarum modò fides, sed etiam jus gentium in legatis violatum esset; tamen se nihil nec institutis populi Romani nec suis moribus indignum in iis facturum esse.
From The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) by Rollin, Charles
But they sometimes neglect this subtle distinction—"Jure naturali quod appellatur jus gentium."
From A Discourse on the Study of the Law of Nature and Nations by Mackintosh, James, Sir
Ah! that is an entirely novel jus gentium," he exclaimed; "an exceedingly funny jus gentium.
From Louisa of Prussia and Her Times by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)
Quod vero naturalis ratio inter omnes homines constituit, id apud omnes peraeque custoditur, vocaturque jus gentium quasi quo jure omnes gentes utuntur.”
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" by Various
The jus gentium, or its modern equivalent, is, alas! still in its rudiments.
From A Handbook of Ethical Theory by Fullerton, George Stuart
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