sui juris

adjective

sui ju·​ris ˌsü-ˌī-ˈju̇r-əs 

ˌsü-ē-ˈyu̇r-

: having full legal rights or capacity

Word History

Etymology

Latin, of one's own right

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

sui juris

adjective

sui ju·​ris -ˈju̇r-is, -ˈyü-rēs 

1

: having full legal capacity to act on one's own behalf : not subject to the authority of another

2

: qualified to enjoy full rights of citizenship (as of holding public office or serving on a jury)

Etymology

Latin, of one's own right