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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...] about JURIS

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...] about JURIST

Latin for an education degree in law. Abbreviated as J.D. … [Read more...] about JURIS DOCTOR

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...] about JURISTIC

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...] about JURIS ET DE JURE