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Term: JUS AQUAEHAUSTUS
Definition: Jus aquaehaustus is a term from Roman law that refers to the right to use water from a well or spring. It is similar to the term aquaehaustus. In Scots law, jus aucupandi means the right to catch birds or go fowling.
JUS AQUAEHAUSTUS
Jus aquaehaustus is a Latin term used in Roman law. It refers to the right of using water from a water source, such as a river or a well. This right was granted to individuals or communities who had access to the water source.
For example, if a farmer had a jus aquaehaustus, they had the right to use water from a nearby river to irrigate their crops. This right was often granted by the government or the landowner.
JUS AUCUPANDI
Jus aucupandi is a Latin term used in Scots law. It refers to the right of catching birds, such as for hunting or for food. This right was often granted to individuals or communities who had access to the land where the birds lived.
For example, if a landowner had a jus aucupandi, they had the right to hunt birds on their land. This right was often granted by the government or the monarch. In some cases, the right was also granted to commoners who had the skills and knowledge to catch birds.