jus divinum

[ yoos di-wee-noom; English juhs di-vahy-nuhm ]

noun

, Latin.

1. divine law.

jus divinum

/ dɪˈviːnəm /

noun

1. divine law

Word History and Origins

Origin of jus divinum¹

from Latin

Example Sentences

This jus divinum that began with the deification of Nimrod, is still perpetuated though in other hands.

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This jus divinum regum is an absurdity, practically discarded by those who assert it.

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Hi, qui diversum pronunciant, terribiliter exaggerant et exasperant jus divinum.

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Dr Johnson, a stickler for the jus divinum, did not relish this idea.

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This is the famous jus divinum principle which constitutes the corner-stone of the papal fabric.

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