jural
/'dʤuərəl/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to law or legal principles: Pertaining to the system of law, its administration, or its study.
- Concerning legal rights and obligations: Involving or dealing with the concepts of rights, duties, and responsibilities as defined by law.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The professor's expertise lies in the jural foundations of society. (His research focuses on the legal principles that underpin social structures.)
- A clear understanding of jural relationships is essential for drafting a fair contract. (This means understanding the rights and duties each party has under the law.)
Advanced Usage
- "Jural postulates": Fundamental legal principles or assumptions upon which a legal system is based.
- The philosopher examined the jural postulates of different civilizations.
- "Jural act": An action that has legal significance or consequences.
- Signing the will was a jural act that transferred ownership.
Variants and Related Words
- Jurist (n): An expert in law, especially a judge or legal scholar.
- Juridical (adj): Related to the administration of justice or judicial proceedings. (Note: Often used similarly to "jural," but can be more specific to courts and judgments.)
- Jurisprudence (n): The theory or philosophy of law.
Synonyms
- Legal: Of or based on law.
- Juridical: Pertaining to judicial law or the administration of justice.
Antonyms
- Non-legal: Not related to or governed by law.
- Extra-legal: Outside the authority or scope of the law.
Adjective
- of or relating to law or to legal rights and obligations