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(A) mar. law. The book kept on board of a ship or other vessel, which contains an account of the ship's course, with a short history of every occurrence during the voyage. Another name for logbook. Chit. Law of Nat. 199. (B) mar. law. The book kept on board of a ship or other vessel, which contains an account of the ship's course, with a short history of every occurrence during … [Read more...] about JOURNAL

Latin, meaning A judge cannot be witness in his own cause. … [Read more...] about JUDEX NON POTEST ESSE TESTIS IN PROPIRA CAUSA

A tort or wrongful act where 2 or more people may be held responsible or share responsibility. … [Read more...] about JOINT TORT

The privilege that protects members of the press from being forced to divulge their confidential sources of their stories. … [Read more...] about JOURNALIST PRIVILEGE

Latin, meaning A judge cannon punish a wrong done to himself. … [Read more...] about JUDEX NON POTEST INJURIAM SIBI DATAM PUNIRE