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JACENS

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Latin: Lying in abeyance, as in the phrase "haereditas jacens," which is an inheritance or estate lying vacant or in abeyance prior to the ascertainment of the heir or his assumption of the succession. … [Read more...]

JAILER

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A keeper or warden of a prison or Jail. … [Read more...]

JACET IN ORE

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Latin: In bid English law. It lies in the mouth. Fleta, lib. 5, c. & i 49. … [Read more...]

JAILHOUSE LAWYER

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A prison inmate who has no formal legal training but who has studied the law, perhaps while in prison, and assists other inmates with the preparation of appeals and provides other legal advice. … [Read more...]

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