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Pupillus

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Kinney (1893)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Lat.

In the civil law. A ward or infant under the age of puberty; a person under the authority of a tutor, (q. v.)

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

L In the civil law. A male ward or infant under the age of puberty; a person under the authority of a tutor, Pupillus pati posse non intelligitur: a pupil or infant is not supposed to be able to suffer, that is to do, an act to his own prejudice.