Jus gladii
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
The right of the sword, i. e., to punish for crime.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
The right of the sword; the executory power of the law; the right, power, or prerogative of punishing for crime. 4 Bl. Comm. 177.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
The right of the sword; the executory power of the law; the right, power, or prerogative of punishing for erimne. 4 Bl. Comm. 177.