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NeCede's

Maxim 8.2.12

The special rights of the king are not yielded by general words.

Jura regis specialia non conceduntur per generalia verba.

Source: Jenk. Cent. 103; Jackson Difficulty 3/5 — Intermediate

Explanation

The sovereign's prerogative rights cannot be surrendered or waived by general language — any alienation of royal authority requires explicit and specific terms.

Where this applies

  • The government is trying to waive sovereign prerogatives through broad language in a statute.
  • Special rights of the state cannot be given away through generic wording.

Legal domains

constitutionalinterpretation

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 8.2.12 — The special rights of the king are not yielded by general words. — Jenk. Cent. 103; Jackson (Jura regis specialia non conceduntur per generalia verba.)

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