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Latin: In the civil law. To order, direct or command. Calvin. The word jubeo, (I order,) in a will, was called a "word of direction," as distinguished from "precatory words." Cod. 6, 43, 2. To assure or promise. To decree or pass a law. … [Read more...] about JUBERE

A woman who has an estate settled on her by her husband, to hold during her life, if she survive him. Co. Litt. 46. … [Read more...] about JOINTRESS OR JOINTURESS

In Spanish law. The privilege of a public officer to be retired, on account of infirmity or disability, retaining the rank and pay of his office (or part of the same) after twenty years of public service, and on reaching the age of fifty. … [Read more...] about JUBILACION

A woman who has an estate settled on her by her husband, to hold during her life, if she survive him. Co. Litt 46. … [Read more...] about JOINTRESS, JOINTURESS

Latin: A Jew. … [Read more...] about JUDAEUS, JUDEUS