Persona Sui Juris
/pərˈsoʊnə suːi ˈdʒʊərɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal person who possesses full legal capacity to act on their own behalf.
Once declared a persona sui juris, the individual gained complete control over their property and contracts.
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Commentary
Used primarily to distinguish individuals competent to manage their legal affairs from those under guardianship or incapacity.
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