The term SUI GENERIS is a Latin phrase meaning 'of its own kind' or 'UNIQUE'. It is often used to describe something that is one of a kind and cannot be compared to anything else. The term SUI GENERIS can also be used to describe a person or thing that is not easily categorized. The term SUI GENERIS is often used in legal contexts to refer to something that has UNIQUE characteristics and cannot be classified under existing laws. The term SUI GENERIS is also used to describe a situation or event that is unprecedented and has no precedent.