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Jib: A triangular stay-sail stretching from the bowsprit to the mast-head in small vessels.

Judgment Notwithsanding The Verdict: An order by the trial judge entering a judgment in a manner contradictory to the jury’s verdict. This is granted only when the verdict is unreasonable and unsupportable.

Judgment: A court's decision.

Jurisdiction: The power of a court to act in particular case.

Jury: The panel of people who decide the facts in a lawsuit.