actio stricti juris

noun
ac·​tio stric·​ti ju·​ris | \ -ˈstrik-ˌtī-ˈju̇r-əs, -ˌtē-ˈyu̇r-ə̇s\
plural actiones stricti juris

Definition of actio stricti juris

: an action in Roman law that the judge was to decide according to the strict legal rules without reference to equitable considerations contrasted with actio bonae fidei

First Known Use of actio stricti juris

1819, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for actio stricti juris

Late Latin, literally, action of strict law

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