jure

/(ˌ)dē-ˈju̇r-ē/

Medieval Latin

adverb or adjective

  1. by right : of, right

  2. based on laws or actions of the state

Latin phrase

  1. with full right

Latin phrase

  1. in his/her own right —used especially following the title of a noblewoman to specify that she holds the title independently of her husband