Definition of Ad Jura Regis

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Ad jura regis
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    A writ by one holding a living from the king directed against those seeking to deprive him of it.

  • Ad Jura Regis
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    To the rights of the king; a writ which was brought by the king's clerk, presented to a llving, against those who endeavored to eject him, to the prejudice of the king's title. Reg. Writs, 61.