JUS MARITI, Scotch law. The right of the husband to administer, during the
marriage, his wife's goods and the rents of her heritage.
2. In the common law, by jus mariti is understood the rights of the
husband; as, jus mariti cannot attach upon a bequest to the wife, although
given during coverture, until the executor has assented to the legacy. 1
Bail. Eq. R. 214.