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Latin: Of right; of law. Juris et de jure. Of law and of right A presumption juris et de jure, or an Irrebuttable presumption, is one which the law will not suffer to be rebutted by any counter-evidence, but establishes as conclusive: while a presumption juris tantum is one which holds good in the absence of evidence to the contrary, but may be rebutted. Juris et seisinse … [Read more...]
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One who is versed or skilled In law; answering to the Latin "juruperitus," (q. v.) He who is skilled in the civil law, or law of nations. The term is now usually applied to those who have distinguished themselves by their writings on legal subjects. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
Latin for an education degree in law. Abbreviated as J.D. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
Pertaining or belonging to, or characteristic of, jurisprudence, or a jurist or the legal prdfession. Juristic act. One designed to have a legal effect, and capable thereof. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
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...]