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

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

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...]

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...]

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...]