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Jus naturale

Law; General law

Latin term for 'natural law'. It is the set of principles that are not derived from the constitution or any legal authority, but from the universe and are applicable to all human beings.

Justice

Law; General law

The fair and undiscriminated treatment of all individuals while deciding on a judgement or a public officer authorised to decide cases in a court of justice.

Jurisdiction

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A valid legal authority to hear and give a judgement on a case. If a court does not have a valid jurisdiction, the judgement passed will not hold any value.

Juris doctor

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A juris doctor is the degree awarded to a student who has completed his or her graduation in law in the United States.

Jump bail

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When a person fails to attend court after he is released on depositing bail, he is said to jump bail.

A formal request made a court in one country to a foreign court for judicial assistance, is called letter rogatory. This mechanism is mainly used for the service of process, and for taking evidence. ...

Lease

Law; General law

A form of contract, whereby the owner of a property allows another to possess and use the same for a limited period of time, subject to certain conditions, in exchange of rent or some value. The ...