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A French word, signifying "day." It is used in our old law-books; as "tout jours" forever. Jour en banc. A day in banc. Distinguished from "jour en pay", (a day in the country,) otherwise called "jour en nisi prius." Jour in court. In old practice. Day in court: day to appear in court: appearance day. "Every process gives the defendant a day in court. Hale, Anal. … [Read more...] about JOUR

Latin, meaning A judge is the law speaking. … [Read more...] about JUDEX EST LEX LOQUENS

Two or more persons who share a joint and undivisible interest in the whole property interest. When a person dies, that person's interest in the property ceases. … [Read more...] about JOINT TENANT

(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