jus in personam

noun

jus in per·​so·​nam
ˈjˈəˌsinpə(r)ˈsōˌnam
: a right of legal action against or to enforce a legal duty of a particular person or group of persons compare jus in rem

Word History

Etymology

Latin, right against a person

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“Jus in personam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jus%20in%20personam. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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