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Majus Jus

Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In old practice. Greater right, or more right. A plea in the old real actions. 1 Reeve, Hist. Eng. Law, 476. Mor jus jus merum, more mere right. Bracton, fol. 31.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A greater right.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

A writ proceeding in some customary manors to try a right to land. Cow.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In old practice. Greater right or more right. A plea in the old real actions. 1 Reeve, Eng. Law, 476. Majus jus merum, more mere right. Bract, fol. 31.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In old practice. Greater right or more right. A plea in the old real actions. 1 Reeve, Eng. Law, 476. 2Majus jus merum, more mere right. Bract. fol. 31.