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JAVELOUR

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In Scotch law. Jailer or gaoler. 1 Pltc. Crim. Tr. pt. 1, p. 33. … [Read more...]

JEWS

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See De Judaismo Statutum. … [Read more...]

JAYWALKING

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Crossing a street illegally, e.g. outside of the crosswalk, walking diagonally across an intersection to avoid having to cross two streets. … [Read more...]

JIM CROW LAWS

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Early 20th century laws that were used for racial segregation and are now declared unconstitutional. … [Read more...]

JD

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Abbreviation for Juris Doctor or a doctorate of law. … [Read more...]

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