jura

a. [ L. jus, juris, right. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. Pertaining to natural or positive right. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

By the adjective jural we shall denote that which has reference to the doctrine of rights and obligations; as by the adjective “moral” we denote that which has reference to the doctrine of duties. Whewell. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Law) Of or pertaining to jurisprudence. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n.; pl. Juramenta [ L. ] (Roman & Old Eng. Law) An oath. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Geol.) Of the age of the middle Mesozoic, about 190 to 140 million years ago, including, as divided in England and Europe, the Lias, Oölite, and Wealden; -- named from certain rocks of the Jura mountains. It was noted for the predominance of dinosaurs on land, and the development of the first birds and mammals. -- n. The Jurassic period or formation; -- called also the Jura. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]

n. [ Prov. F. jurat, fr. L. juratus sworn, p. p. of jurare to swear. See Jury, n. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. A person under oath; specifically, an officer of the nature of an alderman, in certain municipal corporations in England. Burrill. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Law) The memorandum or certificate at the end of an asffidavit, or a bill or answer in chancery, showing when, before whom, and (in English practice), where, it was sworn or affirmed. Wharton. Bouvier. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. juratorius, fr. jurare to swear: cf. F. juratoire. ] Relating to or comprising an oath; as, juratory caution. Ayliffe. [ 1913 Webster ]