A French word, signifying “day.” It is used in our old law-books; as “tout jours” forever. Jour en banc. A day in banc. Distinguished from “jour en pay”, (a day in the country,) otherwise called “jour en nisi prius.” Jour in court. In old practice. Day in court: day to appear in court: appearance day. “Every process gives the defendant a day in court. Hale, Anal.