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...] about JEOPARDY
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JOCALIA
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...] about JOCALIA
JERGUER
In English law. An officer of the custom-house who oversees the waitera. Techn. Diet … [Read more...] about JERGUER
JOCELET
A little manor or farm. Cowell. … [Read more...] about JOCELET
JACOBUS
A gold coin worth 24s., so called from James I., who was king when it was struck. Enc. Lond. … [Read more...] about JACOBUS