In old English law. To join the duellum; to engage in the combat Fleta, lib. 1, c 21, 110. … [Read more...]

1. Pertaining to natural or positive right, or to the doctrines of rights and obligations; as "jural relations." 2. Of or pertaining to the law or jurisprudence; juristic; juridical. 3. Recognized or sanctioned by positive law; embraced within, or covered by, the rules and enactments of positive law. Thus, the "jural sphere" is to be distinguished from the "moral sphere;" the … [Read more...]

Younger. This has been held to be no part of a man's name, but an addition by use, and a convenient distinction between a father and son of the same name. Junior right. A custom prevalent in some parts of England (also at some places on the continent) by which an estate descended to the youngest son in preference to his older brothers; the same as "Borough-English." As to … [Read more...]

Corporal oaths. These oaths are so called, because the party making oath must touch the Bible, or other thing by which he swears. … [Read more...]

A lesser or subordinate claim to a superior claim, e.g. subject to claims of preferred creditors or a second mortgage holder's claim Is junior to a first mortgage holder. … [Read more...]