alieni juris

[ ey-lahy-ee-nahy joor-is, ey-lee- ]

adjective

, Law.

1. under the control of another, as a minor or someone with an intellectual disability would be. Compare sui juris ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of alieni juris¹

From Latin: literally, “of another's law”

Example Sentences

In his character of alieni juris he had to submit to the direct and constant sway of his lord and master, and to bow in all ways to her universal will.

From Project Gutenberg

Videamus. ff. de his qui sunt sui vel alieni juris, et in l. munerum. para. mixta ff. de mun. et hon.

From Project Gutenberg