jus publicum
noun
jus pub·li·cum
-ˈpə-bli-kəm, -ˈpü-blē-ˌku̇m
: a right of public ownership
specifically
: the right of ownership of real property that is held in trust by a government for the public
tidal flats are subject to the jus publicum —
United States v. Hensel, 509 F. Supp. 1376 (1981)
United States v. Hensel, 509 F. Supp. 1376 (1981) Dictionary Entries Near jus publicum
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“Jus publicum.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/jus%20publicum. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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