jus divinum
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of jus divinum
from Latin
Example Sentences
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Only one impediment— those dreadful jus divinum interrogatories which the Parliament, by Selden's mischief, had hung round their necks!
From The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 by Masson, David
They resolved to put the Assembly through an examination about this jus divinum.
From The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 by Masson, David
Did he imagine that the Independents are not so much for the jus divinum of a church government and church censures as the Presbyterians?
From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George
Anyhow, this must be kept in mind, as against the opposite idea of the jus divinum or fixed authority, if we would appreciate the fall of Richard.
From A Short History of England by Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith)
That we may understand what this law of nature is which is written in all men's hearts since the fall, we must distinguish jus naturale from jus divinum naturale.
From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George
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