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ALIENI JURIS

\ˈe͡ɪli͡ənˌi d͡ʒˈʊ͡əɹɪs], \ˈe‍ɪli‍ənˌi d‍ʒˈʊ‍əɹɪs], \ˈeɪ_l_iə_n_ˌi dʒ_ˈʊə_ɹ_ɪ_s]\

Definitions of ALIENI JURIS

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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Lat. Under the control, or subject to the authority, of another person; e. g., an infant who is under the authority of his father or guardian; a wife under the power of her husband. The term is contrasted with Sui JURIS, (q. r.)

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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