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Question

Right in re aliena means a right over

The correct answer is
a property of someone else

Defining 'ius in re aliena'

The Latin legal term 'ius in re aliena' refers to a specific type of legal right related to property.

Breaking Down the Term

To understand the meaning, let's look at its components:

  • Ius: This means 'right'.
  • In re: This translates to 'in the thing' or 'in the property'.
  • Aliena: This crucial part means 'belonging to another' or 'another's'.

Meaning and Application

Combining these, 'ius in re aliena' signifies a right that someone holds over a property, but that property does not belong to the person exercising the right. Instead, the property belongs to someone else.

Therefore, 'ius in re aliena' correctly means a right over a property of someone else.

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Important Questions from Jurisprudence

  1. Which of the following is not a theory of legal personality?
  2. Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
    LIST-I ProfounderLIST-II Idea
    A. MimansaI. Law and Morals are same
    B. SmritiII. "Idea of Values" is the foundation
    C. Post Reformation EuropeIII. Law derives authority from State and not morals
    D. KorknovIV. There is distinction between obligatory and recommendatory rules

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  3. Which of the following are correct about "legal theory"?
    A. It defines Law
    B. It analyses legal concepts
    C. It deals with mere theory and has no practical importance
    D. It highlights salient features of legal system
    Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
  4. "True subject matter of ownership in all cases is a right". Who gave this statement?
  5. Arrange the following in the historical order of development of Natural Law theories (ascending)
    A. Union with Divine is end of law
    B. Church is the law giver
    C. Development of idea of Rationalism
    D. Revival of Natural Law
    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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