A gold coin worth 24s., so called from James I., who was king when it was struck. Enc. Lond. … [Read more...] about JACOBUS
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JAMMABUNDY, JUMMABUNDY
In Hindu law. A written schedule of the whole of an assessment … [Read more...] about JAMMABUNDY, JUMMABUNDY
JACTITATION
A false boasting; a false claim; assertions repeated to the prejudice of another's right The species of defamation or disparagement of another's title to real estate known at common law as "slander of title" comes under the head of jactitation, and in some jurisdictions (as in Louisiana) a remedy for this injury is provided under the name of an action of jactitation. … [Read more...] about JACTITATION
JAMPNUM
Furze, or grass, or ground where furze grows; as distinguished from "arable," "pasture," or the like. Co. Litt 5a. … [Read more...] about JAMPNUM
J.L. & Pol.
Journal of Law and Politics … [Read more...] about J.L. & Pol.