jure uxoris

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English

[edit]

Etymology

[edit]

From Latin iūre (by right) uxōris (of wife).

Adverb

[edit]

jure uxoris (not comparable)

  1. (law) By right of wife.
    Robert Bruce, whom genealogists name "Robert Bruce IV" (c 1250 - c 1304), 6th Lord of Annandale, was titled Earl of Carrick jure uxoris.