An et jour

An et jour

What does An et jour mean in American Law?

The definition of An et jour in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:

Law French for “year and [a] day,” a period frequently chosen to have legal significance, e.g., the length of a jail sentence that identifies the crime as a felony.


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