Sui generis is something unique and of-its-own-kind or of-its-own-class. The term is used in law to refer to a unique doctrine, unique factual underpinnings of a case, unique rationale or interpretation of a legal concept, unique legal remedy or something that cannot fit with an existing class or concept.
What is the sui generis rule?
adjective. If you describe a person or thing as sui generis, you mean that there is no-one else or nothing else of the same kind and so you cannot make judgments about them based on other things.
How do you use sui generis?
Sui Generis in a Sentence ?
- When Twitter launched, it was viewed as sui generis because of its unique style of communication.
- Fashion experts consider the entertainer's unique sense of style to be sui generis.
