The Juris Thesaurus™
He who defines the terms controls the jurisdiction.
Words are contracts. Definitions are jurisdiction.
This isn’t just a glossary — it’s your legal armor. The Juris Thesaurus™ exposes how seemingly simple words are redefined in federal codes, administrative courts, and government forms to pull you into contracts, obligations, and control.
Each term includes its true definition and how it’s interpreted by agencies, courts, or commercial statutes — so you can lawfully rebut presumptions, correct your status, and stand as a living man or woman under divine and private trust jurisdiction.
Use this tool to:
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Spot hidden traps in applications, licenses, and legal proceedings
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Learn which terms to use — and which to avoid — as a non-citizen national or trustee
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Reclaim your standing with lawful language rooted in truth, not deception
LAWFUL & RECOGNIZED TERMS
Living Man / Living Woman
Definition: A real, flesh-and-blood person not acting in the capacity of any artificial entity or legal fiction.
Government Interpretation: Treated as a “person” unless status is lawfully asserted by affidavit or trust position.
Sui Juris
Definition: “Of one’s own right.” A lawful individual who does not require legal representation.
Government Interpretation: Considered “pro se” unless jurisdiction and status are clearly rebutted.
Non-Citizen National (NCN)
Definition: Defined in 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(21). One who owes allegiance to the United States but is not a 14th Amendment “citizen.”
Government Interpretation: Only recognized officially if born in American Samoa or Swains Island—else presumed a citizen unless rebutted.
Trustee / Authorized Agent
Definition: Fiduciary for a private trust or estate.
Government Interpretation:
Courts treat you as the individual unless the trust is invoked in filings.
Secured Party Creditor (SPC)
Definition: One who holds perfected claim over the ALL CAPS estate name via UCC-1.
Government Interpretation: Not recognized unless backed by lawful contracts and process.
All Rights Reserved (UCC
1-308 / 1-103.6)
Definition: Reservation of common law rights within commercial contracts.
Government Interpretation: Ignored unless contractually asserted.
Private Trust / Ecclesiastical Trust
Definition: A non-statutory trust created under private contract law.
Government Interpretation:
May be challenged unless structured with clarity and consistency
Affidavit of Status Correction
Definition: A sworn rebuttal of presumed political status.
Government Interpretation: Must be served and recorded to rebut “citizen” assumption.
Special Appearance
Definition: Appearing solely to challenge jurisdiction.
Government Interpretation:
Considered “general appearance” unless explicitly stated and preserved.
Common Law
Definition: Law derived from precedent, not statute.
Government Interpretation:
Overridden by administrative law unless jurisdiction is rebutted.
Fee Schedule / Affidavit of Harm
Definition: Commercial instrument to set penalties for trespass or rights violations.
Government Interpretation: Ignored unless agreed to by contract or court action.
Private Membership Association (PMA)
Definition: Contractual private association.
Government Interpretation:
May be challenged if used fraudulently or operates publicly.
Conditional Acceptance for Value (CAFV)
Definition: Demand for proof of claim or authority before agreeing to terms.
Government Interpretation:
Ignored if not backed by trust law and lawful basis.
Affidavit of Truth
Definition: A sworn written statement of firsthand knowledge, truthfully presented under penalty of perjury.
Government Interpretation:
Legally recognized as evidence if unrebutted. Courts must treat it as fact unless challenged with opposing affidavit or testimony. Used to establish status, jurisdiction, notice, or rebut claims.
Authorized Representative of the Legal Estate
Definition: The living man or woman acting by special appearance as agent or trustee for the ALL CAPS estate name.
Government Interpretation:
Legally valid if declared properly. Avoids claiming to “be” the legal fiction while retaining lawful authority to manage its affairs. Useful in court to separate yourself from assumed liabilities.
FEDERAL LEGAL DEFINITIONS TO WATCH FOR
Person
Definition: Defined in 26 U.S.C. § 7701(a)(1) as including an individual, trust, estate, partnership, association, company, or corporation.
Government Interpretation:
The word “person” is presumed to mean a legal entity or subject of federal law — not a living man or woman. If you don’t rebut this term, you are assumed to operate in a commercial capacity under statutory control.
Individual
Definition: A statutory term for a natural person or legal fiction depending on context (e.g., IRS, SSA, CFRs).
Government Interpretation:
Used to collapse the distinction between a living man and the artificial “person.” When you identify as an individual on federal forms, you voluntarily assume regulated status.
United States
Definition: In many legal codes (e.g., 28 U.S.C. § 3002(15)), “United States” means a federal corporation, or refers only to D.C. and territories, not the 50 republic states.
Government Interpretation:
When you agree to be under the “United States,” you’re not referring to the land—you’re binding yourself to the federal jurisdiction and its codes. This creates contractual liability.
Resident
Definition: Someone domiciled or residing in a U.S. territory or jurisdiction for legal purposes.
Government Interpretation:
Calling yourself a “resident” creates a presumption that you are subject to U.S. codes, tax laws, and administrative control. It converts your private standing into commercial citizenship.
Citizen
Definition: A 14th Amendment “citizen of the United States” is one subject to the jurisdiction of the federal government.
Government Interpretation:
When you claim “citizen” status without clarification, you elect into federal civil jurisdiction, waiving protections of common law and natural standing as a state national or non-citizen national.
Employee / Wages
Definition: An “employee” is one who works for a federal employer; “wages” are payments received for those services under Title 26.
Government Interpretation:
Filing as an employee who receives wages creates a contractual duty to withhold and report income. These terms only apply if you’re engaged in federally regulated employment or contract.
Income
Definition: “Gain derived from capital, labor, or both combined.” Defined in IRS regulations and Eisner v. Macomber (252 U.S. 189).
Government Interpretation:
Government broadly interprets “income” to include almost all money you receive — regardless of source. This presumption can only be rebutted by status and trust filings.
Taxpayer
Definition: Any person subject to any internal revenue tax under Title 26 (IRC § 7701(a)(14)).
Government Interpretation:
You become a taxpayer by filing forms, using an SSN, or voluntarily participating in federal benefits. If you do not rebut this presumption, the IRS assumes full jurisdiction.
Driver / Motor Vehicle
Definition: A “driver” is someone operating a motor vehicle in commerce; “motor vehicle” is a conveyance used for transport of goods or passengers for hire (Title 49).
Government Interpretation:
These terms apply to commercial use only. If you identify as a “driver” of a “motor vehicle,” you accept regulation under the transportation codes and DMV.
Apply / Application
Definition: A formal request for permission from a governing authority.
Government Interpretation:
When you “apply” for anything (passport, license, benefits), you are voluntarily entering a contract with the government and accepting its jurisdiction over that matter.
Submit
Definition: To yield, present, or surrender to the authority or control of another.
Government Interpretation:
When you “submit” a form, affidavit, or declaration to a public agency or court without jurisdictional limits, you are granting authority over yourself or your estate.
Marriage / Parent / Child
Definition: Statutory roles created through licensing and registration that redefine private relationships under public law.
Government Interpretation:
Becoming a legal “parent” or “spouse” under public law opens the door to family court, CPS, and Title IV-D enforcement. You are seen as a participant in a state-controlled contract, not a private covenant.
Election (in law)
Definition: A legal choice to enter or adopt a status, benefit, or jurisdiction (e.g., tax election, citizenship election).
Government Interpretation:
When you “apply” for anything (passport, license, benefits), you are voluntarily entering a contract with the government and accepting its jurisdiction over that matter.
Business
Definition: Defined in 26 U.S.C. § 7701(a)(23) as “trade or business,” including the performance of the functions of a public office.
Government Interpretation:
If you operate a trust, ministry, or private service and use an SSN, TIN, or EIN without limitation, the IRS may interpret your activity as doing business as a federal agent, triggering tax liability and regulation.
State
Definition: In federal law, the term “State” is often defined as including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and other federal territories (see 4 U.S.C. § 110(d), 26 U.S.C. § 7701(a)(10)).
Government Interpretation:
By identifying as living “in a State” on government documents, you may be consenting to federal overlay jurisdiction, rather than maintaining your standing within a constitutional state republic.
CONTRACTUAL / CONSENT-TRIGGERING TERMS
Applicant
Definition: One who formally requests a license, privilege, or benefit.
Government Interpretation:
Voluntarily enters a contract, consenting to be governed by the rules of the granting agency.
Comply / Compliance
Definition: To follow instructions or rules.
Government Interpretation:
Acknowledges external authority. Once you “comply,” you affirm jurisdiction.
Participate
Definition: To take part in a program or activity.
Government Interpretation:
You are no longer a private party—you’re a contracting participant in public regulation.
Waiver
Definition: A surrender or forfeiture of a known right.
Government Interpretation:
Common in fine print. Used to remove your constitutional or common law protections silently.
Enrollment
Definition: The act of signing up or being entered into a system, program, or database.
Government Interpretation:
Treated as voluntary entry into a contract or jurisdiction — such as Medicare, Social Security, Selective Service, or voter registration. Enrollment often carries hidden obligations and waivers.
Agreement
Definition: A mutual understanding or contract between two or more parties.
Government Interpretation:
Any signed form, license, or application may be interpreted as an implicit agreement to abide by administrative rules, forfeit rights, or accept jurisdiction — even if the terms were not disclosed in full.
AGENCY, ESTATE & TRUST TERMS
Estate
Definition: The total legal interests of a person, often tied to the ALL CAPS name.
Government Interpretation:
Used to create a taxable commercial entity that exists separately from the living man.
Legal Entity
Definition: Any artificial person created by law (e.g., corporation, trust, individual).
Government Interpretation:
Not a living being—subject to government control and regulations.
Grantor / Grantee
Definition: The party giving or receiving legal title in a trust or deed.
Government Interpretation:
Used to create commercial jurisdiction over private property via title systems.
Beneficiary
Definition: A person who receives benefits from a trust or statutory program.
Government Interpretation:
Assumes a dependent status. Public beneficiaries become wards of the state.
Ward
Definition: A minor or incompetent person under the guardianship of the state.
Government Interpretation:
Triggers parens patriae powers—government acts as parent.
Inhabitant
Definition: One domiciled in a legal jurisdiction.
Government Interpretation:
Distinct from “citizen”; implies submission to local laws and political obligations.
Custodian
Definition: Person managing another’s affairs, often by court order.
Government Interpretation:
Often used in child support or estate law to replace parental or trustee authority.
Surety
Definition: A party guaranteeing someone else’s obligation.
Government Interpretation:
You are presumed surety for your legal fiction (ALL CAPS name) unless rebutted.
Principal
Definition: A party to a legal obligation or contract.
Government Interpretation:
Creates direct liability for debts, actions, and performance under the system.
DMV / TRAVEL / COMMERCIAL LAW TERMS
Driver
Definition: A person operating a vehicle in commerce (Title 49).
Government Interpretation:
Use of this term invokes commercial transportation laws requiring licensing and regulation.
Operator
Definition: One who controls or manages a commercial vehicle or enterprise.
Government Interpretation:
You are presumed to be conducting a regulated activity—not exercising a private right.
Motor Vehicle
Definition: A conveyance used in commerce to transport goods or people.
Government Interpretation:
When you call your car a “motor vehicle,” you accept DMV jurisdiction over it.
Highway
Definition: Public road maintained for commerce.
Government Interpretation:
Entering a “highway” in a regulated vehicle implies participation in the commercial system.
Transportation
Definition: Regulated movement of persons or goods for hire.
Government Interpretation:
Invokes U.S. Department of Transportation authority under commerce clause.
Passenger
Definition:
One who pays to be transported.
Government Interpretation: If you call someo
Government Interpretation:
If you call someone a “passenger,” the trip is presumed to be commercial.
Vehicle
Definition: A conveyance recognized under statutory code.
Government Interpretation:
Once registered, your automobile is reclassified as a public vehicle owned in equity by the state.
Register / Registration
Definition: To record ownership with a governing body.
Government Interpretation:
Transfers equitable title to the state. You retain only a licensed interest.
Owner
Definition: The party legally responsible for a vehicle.
Government Interpretation:
Redefined in most DMV codes as “licensee,” not sovereign title-holder.
TAXATION / SSA / IRS TERMS
Taxpayer
Definition: A person liable for a federal income tax.
Government Interpretation:
You become one by filing a return, using an SSN, or working in a regulated trade.
Income
Definition: Gain from labor, capital, or both.
Government Interpretation:
Virtually all receipts are presumed “income” unless rebutted with status and structure.
Wages
Definition: Compensation paid to an “employee” under federal law.
Government Interpretation:
Activates withholding, SSA, and IRS authority—only applicable if elected or contracted.
Employer / Employee
Definition: Contractual relationship regulated by the federal government.
Government Interpretation:
Creates a chain of duty under IRS Title 26 and SSA.
Self-Employed
Definition: Business owner liable for self-employment tax.
Government Interpretation:
Assumes jurisdiction unless rebutted with private trust structure.
Social Security Number (SSN)
Definition: Government-issued tracking number.
Government Interpretation:
Your participation in federal citizenship, taxation, and benefit systems.
Withholding
Definition: Prepaid tax taken from wages.
Government Interpretation:
Triggered by voluntary W-4 or business filings; treated as admission of tax liability.
EIN (Employer Identification Number)
Definition: Federal number issued to identify a business or trust.
Government Interpretation:
Places your entity within the IRS system unless declared ecclesiastical or non-reporting.
Fiduciary
Definition: A person or entity entrusted to manage assets or obligations on behalf of another.
Government Interpretation:
In IRS terms, a fiduciary is someone who voluntarily accepts tax liability on behalf of an estate or trust (e.g., via Form 56). Without limits, this role can trigger unwanted jurisdiction or reporting obligations.
TAXATION / SSA / IRS TERMS
Sui Juris
Definition: Latin for “of one’s own right”; a man or woman who lawfully represents themselves without submitting to court jurisdiction or legal fiction.
Government Interpretation:
Unless clearly stated and backed by affidavit, courts treat “sui juris” as synonymous with “pro se” — a public participant subject to statutory rules, rather than a private man or woman appearing by special status.
Pro Se
Definition: One who represents themself in court.
Government Interpretation:
Participation under these roles acknowledges court jurisdiction unless challenged via status.
Defendant / Plaintiff
Definition: Legal parties in a case.
Government Interpretation:
Participation under these roles acknowledges court jurisdiction unless challenged via status.
Hearing
Definition: A formal court or administrative review.
Government Interpretation:
May be administrative only, not a judicial Article III proceeding.
Appearance
Definition: Participation in a legal proceeding.
Government Interpretation:
A “general appearance” binds you to jurisdiction. Only a “special appearance” preserves objection.
Jurisdiction
Definition: The authority to hear and decide a case.
Government Interpretation:
Always presumed unless formally challenged or rebutted.
Statute
Definition: Law passed by legislative authority.
Government Interpretation:
Applies to those within the jurisdiction or who have consented by participation.
Process
Definition: Service of legal documents or actions.
Government Interpretation:
If you don’t challenge defective process, jurisdiction is presumed by default.
Default
Definition: Failure to answer or respond.
Government Interpretation:
Treated as implied consent—a silent agreement to terms and rulings.
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