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In old English law. The soil where rushes grow. Co. Litt 5a; Cowell Juncta juvant. United they aid. A portion of the maxim, "Qua non valeant singula juncta juvant," (q. v.,) frequently cited. 8 Man. & G. 99. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
Rights of sovereignty or supreme dominion. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In old English law. To join the duellum; to engage in the combat Fleta, lib. 1, c 21, 110. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
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...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
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...]