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sui ju·ris (jo̵or′is)

Law legally competent to manage one's own affairs, in that one is of legal age and sound mind

Etymology: L, of one's own right

sui juris Law Definition

Latin

Of one’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.

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  5. ‹ suggesting
  6. ‹ suggestible
  7. ‹ suggested
  8. ‹ suggest
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