The Law Dictionary

JEOPARDY

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

Peril, danger. 2.. The constitution declares that no person shall for the same offence, be twice put in jeopardy of life and limb. The meaning of this is, that the party shall, not be tried a second time for the same offence after he has once been convicted or acquitted of the offence charged, by the verdict of a jury, and judgment has passed thereon for or against him; but it … [Read more...]

JOCALIA

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

In old English law. Jewels. This term was formerly more properly applied to those ornaments which women, although married, call their own. When these jocalia are not suitable to her degree, they are assets for the payment of debts. 1 Rolle, Abr. 911. … [Read more...]

JERGUER

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

In English law. An officer of the custom-house who oversees the waitera. Techn. Diet … [Read more...]

JOCELET

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

A little manor or farm. Cowell. … [Read more...]

JESSE

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

A large brass candlestick, usually hung in the middle of a church or choir. Cowell. … [Read more...]

Legal Disclaimer: The content appearing on our website is for general information purposes only. When you submit a question or make a comment on our site or in our law forum, you clearly imply that you are interested in receiving answers, opinions and responses from other people. The people providing legal help and who respond are volunteers who may not be lawyers, legal professionals or have any legal training or experience. The law is also subject to change from time to time and legal statutes and regulations vary between states. It is possible that the law may not apply to you and may have changed from the time a post was made. All information available on our site is available on an "AS-IS" basis. It is not a substitute for professional legal assistance. Before making any decision or accepting any legal advice, you should have a proper legal consultation with a licensed attorney with whom you have an attorney-client privilege. For purposes of New York and New Jersey State ethics rules, please take notice that this website and its case reviews may constitute attorney advertising.