Jus in rem Term Jus in rem Meaning A right exercisable against the whole world or against a specific property, rather than against a specific person. Context Legal maxim More from Legal Maxims Jus civile Jus cogens or ius cogens Jus Gentium Jus in personam Jus naturale Jus Necessitatis Jus non scriptum Jus Sanguinis More from Legal Maxims