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A jurist; a person skilled in the science of law, particularly of international or public law. … [Read more...] about JURISCONSULT

In Spanish law. A certain perpetual pension, granted by the king on the public revenues, and more especially on the salt-works, by favor, either in consideration of meritorious services, or in return for money loaned the government or obtained by it through forced loans. Escriche. … [Read more...] about JURO

Lat. In Roman law. An expert in juridical science; a person thoroughly versed in the laws, who was habitually resorted to, for information and advice, both by private persons as his clients, and also by the magistrates, advocates, and others employed in administering justice. Jurisdietio est potestas de publico introdueta, onm necessitate juris dicendi. Jurisdiction is a power … [Read more...] about JURISCONSULTUS

practice. From juro, to swear; a man who is sworn or affirmed to serve on a jury. 2. Jurors are selected from citizens, and may be compelled to serve by fine; they generally receive a compensation for their services while attending court they are privileged from arrest in civil cases. One member of a jury. Sometimes, one who takes an oath; as in the term "non-juror," a person … [Read more...] about JUROR

This term represents the authority of a court, tribunal or other empowered person or persons (such as an arbitrator) to hear and decide a case. In the context of court, a state of federal court must have both subject matter jurisdiction and personal jurisdiction. Subject Matter Jurisdiction represents the authority to hear the type of case presented, for example, a … [Read more...] about JURISDICTION