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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...] about JACENS

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

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

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...] about JAILHOUSE LAWYER

A false boast that is designed to increase the standing of the boaster at the expense of another person. … [Read more...] about JACITATION