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Alieni juris

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Under another’s control as distinguished from sui juris.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

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 centrasted with Sui Juris, (q. v.)

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Under the control, or subject lo 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 Sur Juris, (g. v.}

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat.

In the civil law. One subject to the power or authority of another, (alieno juri subjectus); as of a parent, master or guardian. Inst. 1. 8. Bract. fol. 6 a. 1 Mackeld. Civ. Law, 130, § 120. The opposite of sui juris, (q. v.)