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jus privatum

noun

jus pri·​va·​tum
-prə-ˈvā-təm, -prī-; -prē-ˈvä-təm
: a right of private ownership compare jus publicum

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Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, private law or right

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“Jus privatum.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/jus%20privatum. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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