jus gentium
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of jus gentium
1540–50; < Latin: law of the nations
Example Sentences
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Dankwardt shows, the jus civile of the earliest Roman time is based on the condition of isolated labor, the later jus gentium, on the division of labor.
From Principles Of Political Economy by Lalor, John J. (John Joseph)
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)
The distinction between natural and conventional law which has been already mentioned, finds place within both: the positive law of persons is called jus civile, and the positive law of nations, jus gentium voluntarium.
From History of Modern Philosophy From Nicolas of Cusa to the Present Time by Falckenberg, Richard
Wherefore they err who would make the law of nature to differ in kind from jus gentium, which natural reason hath taught to all nations.
From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George
The jus gentium is not international law which derives its force and sanction from the free will of the legislator.
From Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities by Callan, Charles Jerome
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