Word of the Day 04/21/24 Sui Juris

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Sui Juris (adjective)
sui juris [ soo-ahy joor-is, soo-ee ]

adjective, Law
1. capable of managing one's affairs or assuming legal responsibility.

Related Words
autonomous, democratic, freed, independent, separate

ORIGIN: First recorded in 1605–15, sui juris is from Latin suī jūris “of one's own right”

Example Sentences
If children or imbeciles or insane persons collide, the same law shall govern as in the case of sui juris persons.
From Project Gutenberg

At least, he is major and sui juris, and may please himself in the matter of his conversation.
From Project Gutenberg

Entering upon the time when practically he becomes sui juris, he has far too much power and influence to be treated with levity.
From Project Gutenberg

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