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View synonyms for sui juris
sui juris
[ soo-ahy joor-is, soo-ee ]
adjective
, Law.
- capable of managing one's affairs or assuming legal responsibility.
sui juris
/ ˈsuːaɪ ˈdʒʊərɪs /
adjective
- usually postpositive law of full age and not under disability; legally competent to manage one's own affairs; independent
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sui juris1
First recorded in 1605–15, sui juris is from Latin suī jūris “of one's own right”
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Word History and Origins
Origin of sui juris1
C17: from Latin, literally: of one's own right
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Example Sentences
If children or imbeciles or insane persons collide, the same law shall govern as in the case of sui juris persons.
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At least, he is major and sui juris, and may please himself in the matter of his conversation.
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Entering upon the time when practically he becomes sui juris, he has far too much power and influence to be treated with levity.
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