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NeCede's

Maxim 6.6.4

Every man has liberty to renounce those privileges which have been conferred for his benefit.

Cuilibet licet renuntiare juri pro se introducto.

Source: Code 1, 3, 51; Code 2, 3, 29 Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

A man may freely waive a personal privilege — but he cannot waive a right that belongs to the People, because it is not his alone to surrender.

Where this applies

  • I don't want Social Security benefits — can I opt out?
  • I'd like to decline the government's unemployment insurance — am I allowed to?

Topics

Privilege

Legal domains

constitutionalsovereignty

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 6.6.4 — Every man has liberty to renounce those privileges which have been conferred for his benefit. — Code 1, 3, 51; Code 2, 3, 29 (Cuilibet licet renuntiare juri pro se introducto.)

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