Defn: The Jurassic period. See Jurassic.
JURAL
Ju"ral, a. Etym: [L.jus, juris, right.]
1. Pertaining to natural or positive right. [R.] 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.
2. (Law)
Defn: Of or pertaining to jurisprudence.
JURAMENTUM
Ju`ra*men"tum, n.; pl. Juramenta (. Etym: [L.] (Roman & Old Eng. Law)
Defn: An oath.
JURASSIC
Ju*ras"sic, a. (Geol.)
Defn: Of the age of the middle Mesozoic, including, as divided in England and Europe, the Lias, Oölite, and Wealden; — named from certain rocks of the Jura mountains. — n.
Defn: The Jurassic period or formation; — called also the Jura.