suo jure

Latin phrase

suo ju·​re ˌsu̇-ō-ˈyu̇r-e How to pronounce suo jure (audio)
: in his/her own right
used especially following the title of a noblewoman to specify that she holds the title independently of her husband

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“Suo jure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suo%20jure. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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