jus in re

noun

-in-ˈrē, -ˈrā
: a right of property ownership that is enforced by an action in rem compare jus ad rem

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin, right in a thing

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“Jus in re.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/jus%20in%20re. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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