suo jure
Latin phrase
suo ju·re
ˌsu̇-ō-ˈyu̇r-e 
: in his/her own right
—used especially following the title of a noblewoman to specify that she holds the title independently of her husband
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“Suo jure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suo%20jure. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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