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Jus Prætorium

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In the civil law. The discretion of the prætor, as distinct from the leges or standing laws. 3 Bl. Comm. 49. That kind of law which the prætors introduced for the purpose of aiding, supplying or correcting the civil law for the publlc benefit. Dig. 1, 1, 7. Called, also, "jus honorarium," (q; v.)

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In the civil law. The diseretion of the pretor, as distinct from the Zeges, or standing laws. % Bl. Comm. 49. That kind of law which the pretors introduced for the purpose of aiding, supplying, or correeting the civil law for the publie benefit. Dig. 1, 1, ?. Called, also, “jus honorartum,” (q. 0.)