Ad Jura Regis
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Burrill (1850)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
To the rights of the king; a writ which was brought by the king's clerk; presented to a living, against those who endeavored to eject him, to the prejudice of the king's title. Reg. Writs, 61.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
A writ by one holding a living from the king directed against those seeking to deprive him of it.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
To the rights of the king; a writ which was brought by the king's clerk, presented to a llving, against those who endeavored to eject him, to the prejudice of the king's title. Reg. Writs, 61.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
or REGIA. L. Lat For [preserving! the rights of the crown. The name of a writ, in English practice, brought by the king's clerk when presented to a livmg, agunst hiin who sought to eject him, to the prejudice of the king's title. Heg. Orig. 61—65. 4 Co. pref. CowelL