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    Jure (en. Sworn)

    ʒyʁ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Rule or right established by law.
    The heritage's jure is a complex subject.
    Le jure de l'héritage est un sujet complexe.
    Right granted by virtue of the law.
    They acquired this property by jure.
    Ils ont acquis ce bien par jure.
    verb
    To swear, to promise solemnly.
    He swears to tell the truth.
    Il jure de dire la vérité.
    To take an oath.
    She swore loyalty before her witnesses.
    Elle a juré fidélité devant ses témoins.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'iurus', meaning right.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to swear on one's honor
    To make a solemn promise.
    jurer sur l'honneur
    to swear like a trooper
    To curse abundantly or in a vulgar manner.
    jurer comme un charretier
    to swear with all one's might
    To promise with great conviction.
    jurer de toutes ses forces

    Related Words

    legal
    Relating to law.
    juridique
    jurisdiction
    Power of a court to judge.
    juridiction
    legal expert
    A person with knowledge of the law.
    juriste

    Slang Meanings

    To curse among friends.
    We swear we won't tell anyone anything.
    On jure qu'on ne dira rien à personne.
    To swear lightly.
    He swears things without thinking.
    Il jure des choses sans y penser.