jussive Definition
jus·sive (jus′iv)
adjective
Gram. expressing a command
Etymology: < L jussus, a command (< jubere, to command < IE *yeu-dh-, to be in violent movement, fight > Sans yúdh-, fighter) + -ive
noun
a jussive word, form, case, or mood
Browse dictionary entries near jussive
- ‹ jus tertii
- ‹ jus soli
- ‹ jus sanguinis
- ‹ jus naturae
- ‹ jus gentium
- ‹ jus civile
- ‹ jus
- ‹ jury trial
- ‹ jury-rigged
- ‹ jury instruction

