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Term: SUB POTESTATE
Definition: Sub potestate means being under the power of another person, such as a child or someone who is not able to make their own decisions. It is the opposite of sui juris, which means having the ability to make your own decisions.
SUB POTESTATE
Sub potestate means "under the power of another" in Latin. It refers to a person who is not legally independent, such as a child or someone who is not sui juris.
These examples illustrate how sub potestate refers to someone who is not legally independent and is under the control or authority of another person or entity.