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JUNKET

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Using the money of others to take an extravagant or costly trip, such as members of government using taxpayer money. … [Read more...]

JURAT

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The clause written at the foot of an affidavit stating when, where, and before whom such affidavit was sworn. … [Read more...]

JUNK-SHOP

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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...]

JURATA

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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...]

JUNTA, OR JUNTO

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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...]

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