corpus juris en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɔːpəs ˈdʒɜːrəs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈkɔɹpəs ˈdʒɜrəs/ (General-American)
- /ˈjɜː-/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈjɜr-/ (General-American)
- yûr-
- kôrpəs jûrəs
Etymology
Latin corpus, body + juris genitive of jus, law
Meanings
- The entire body of laws of a jurisdiction or of a particular court.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| corpora juris | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (5)
es cuerpo de leyes (body of laws) · fi rikosoikeudellinen säännöstö (body of laws) · io corpus juris (body of laws) · fi corpus juris (body of laws) · cmn 法令大全 (body of laws)