jus

noun

: juice obtained from roasting meat (such as beef or lamb) : au jus

Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jus was in 1813

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Cite this Entry

“Jus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jus. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

jus

noun
ˈjəs, ˈyu̇s
plural jura
ˈjər-ə, ˈyü-rä
1
: law
2
: a legal principle or right
Etymology

Latin

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