ˌsüˌīˈju̇rə̇s, ˌsüēˈyu̇- adjective
Etymology: Latin, literally, of one's own right or authority
1. : having full legal capacity to act on one's own behalf : not subject to the authority of another — opposed to alieni juris
2. : qualified to enjoy full civil rights (as of holding public office or serving on a jury)