A shop where old cordage and ships' tackle, old iron, rags, bottles, paper, etc., are kept and sold. A place where odds and ends are purchased and sold. Charleston City Council v. Goldsmith, 12 Rich. Law (S. C.) 470. … [Read more...]

A certificate placed at the bottom of an affidavit, declaring that the witness has been sworn or affirmed to the truth of the facts therein alleged. Its usual form is,: Sworn (or affirmed) before me, the ____ day of ____, 10 __. The Jurat. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In old English law. A jury of twelve men sworn. Especially, a jury of the common law, as … [Read more...]

A select council for taking cognizance of affairs of great consequence requiring secrecy; a cabal or faction. This was a popular nickname applied to the Whig ministry in England, between 1693-1696. They clung to each other for mutual protection against the attacks of the so-called "Reactionist Stuart Party." … [Read more...]

The act of swearing; the administration of an oath. Jurato creditur in judieio. He who makes oath is to be believed in judgment. … [Read more...]

Lat. Plural of "jus." Rights; laws. 1 Bl. Comm. 123. See Jus. Jura fisoalia. In English law. Fiscal rights; rights of the exchequer. 3 Bl. Comm. 45. Jara in re. In the civil law. Rights in a thing; rights which, being separated from the dominium, or right of property, exist independently of it and are enjoyed by some other person than him who has the dominium. Mackeld. Rom. … [Read more...]