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Latin

Of oneÂ’s own right. Used to describe one who is no longer a dependent; having reached majority and having full civil and social rights. See also emancipation and incompetency.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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