Jus merum
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
A mere right, i. e., without possession.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In old English law. Mere or bare right; the mere right of property in lands, without either possession or even the right of possession. 2 Bl. Comm. 197; Bract, fol. 23.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In old English law. Mere or bare right; the mere right of property in lands, without either possession or eyon the right of possession. 2 BL Comm. 197; Bract. fol. 23.