jus
Jus means law or a legal principle. (noun)
An example of jus is jus cogens "compelling law", meaning international law that cannot be disregarded by a nation.
Jus is French and means the juice that is made with meat stock. (noun)
An example of jus is a sliced beef sandwich that comes with a dipping sauce of broth called an au jus sandwich.
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