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sui juris
[ soo-ahy joor-is, soo-ee ]
/ ˈsu aɪ ˈdʒʊər ɪs, ˈsu i /
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adjective Law.
capable of managing one's affairs or assuming legal responsibility.
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Origin of sui juris
First recorded in 1605–15, sui juris is from Latin suī jūris “of one's own right”
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How to use sui juris in a sentence
If children or imbeciles or insane persons collide, the same law shall govern as in the case of sui juris persons.
Studies in Moro History, Law, and Religion|Najeeb M. SaleebyAt least, he is major and sui juris, and may please himself in the matter of his conversation.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XIX (of 25)|Robert Louis StevensonEntering upon the time when practically he becomes sui juris, he has far too much power and influence to be treated with levity.
British Dictionary definitions for sui juris
sui juris
/ (ˈsuːaɪ ˈdʒʊərɪs) /
adjective
(usually postpositive) law of full age and not under disability; legally competent to manage one's own affairs; independent
Word Origin for sui juris
C17: from Latin, literally: of one's own right
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