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JURIS ET DE JURE

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A phrase employed to denote conclusive presumptions of law, which cannot be rebutted by evidence. The words signify of law and from law. Best on Presumption, Section 17. … [Read more...]

JURNEDUM

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In old English law. A journey; a day's traveling. Cowell. … [Read more...]

JURISCONSULT

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

JURO

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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...]

JURISCONSULTUS

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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...]

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