Legal Definitions - contra jus commune

CONTRA JUS COMMUNE

Contra jus commune means "against common right or law" in Latin. It refers to actions or behaviors that go against the rule of the common law.

One example of contra jus commune is theft. Stealing someone else's property is against the common law and is considered a crime.

Another example is murder. Taking someone's life is against the common law and is considered a serious crime.

These examples illustrate how actions that are considered illegal and immoral are also considered to be against the common law. Contra jus commune refers to behaviors that are not only frowned upon by society but are also punishable by law.