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jus gentium

[juhs jen-shee-uhm]

noun

Roman Law.
  1. jus civile



jus gentium

/ ˈdʒɛntɪəm /

noun

  1. Roman law those rules of law common to all nations

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of jus gentium1

1540–50; < Latin: law of the nations
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Word History and Origins

Origin of jus gentium1

from Latin

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