strictum jus

noun

stric·​tum jus

variants or strictum ius

ˌstrikəmˈjəs,

-mˈyüs

1

: the law by its letter without considering equities

2

Roman law : the jus civile of the city of Rome compare praetorian law

Word History

Etymology

Latin, strict law

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