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jus definition

jus (jus, yo̵os, yo̵̅o̅s)

noun pl. jura ju′ra (jo̵or′ə, yo̵or′ə, yo̵̅o̅′rä′)

    1. law; the whole body of law
    2. a particular system of law
  2. a legal principle, right, or power

Etymology: L: see jury

Jus definition

Jus or Just

Justice

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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