Dictionary

in right of en · ADP

Meanings

1. a power held as a consequence of another power, or held as a consequence of a relationship
   • The husband held title to the land in right of his wife (see also jure uxoris).
   • In right of her being president of the Board, she is also the chair of Board meetings.
2. (capitalized, often) jurisdiction of a person who is head of state of more than one state
   • The Queen of Canada in Right of Quebec is suing the Queen of Canada in Right of Newfoundland.

Translations (2)

fr du chef (jurisdiction) · ga as dualgas (jurisdiction)