jus naturale

[ juhs-nach-uh-rey-lee, nat-yoo- ]

/ ˈdʒʌs ˌnætʃ əˈreɪ li, ˌnæt yʊ- /

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noun Roman Law.

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Also jus na·tu·rae

[juhs-nach-uh-ree, nat-yoo-]. /ˈdʒʌs ˈnætʃ əˌri, ˈnæt yʊ-/.

Origin of jus naturale

<Latin: natural law

Words nearby jus naturale

jus, jus canonicum, jus civile, jus divinum, jus gentium, jus naturale, jus postliminii, jus primae noctis, jus sanguinis, Jusserand, jussive

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How to use jus naturale in a sentence

While he sets forth the jus civile, his exposition and approval follow the dictates of the jus naturale.
The Mediaeval Mind (Volume II of II)|Henry Osborn Taylor
Usucapio in the jus civile hinges on possession, and ownership by the jus naturale may take its origin in possession.
The Mediaeval Mind (Volume II of II)|Henry Osborn Taylor
And then adds: By its authority the jus naturale prevails over custom and constitution.
The Mediaeval Mind (Volume II of II)|Henry Osborn Taylor
Whatever in customs or writings is contrary to the jus naturale is to be held vain and invalid.
The Mediaeval Mind (Volume II of II)|Henry Osborn Taylor

This lex naturalis (or jus naturale) is a true promulgated law, since God implants it for recognition in the minds of men.
The Mediaeval Mind (Volume II of II)|Henry Osborn Taylor

British Dictionary definitions for jus naturale

jus naturale

/ (ˌnætjʊˈreɪlɪ) /

noun Roman law

(originally) a system of law based on fundamental ideas of right and wrong; natural law

(in later usage) another term for jus gentium

Word Origin for jus naturale

from Latin

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