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- Jackson Turbidity Unit (JTU)
- Standard units for measurement of turbidity based on diffusion of light passed through a water sample.
- J-Root
- Seedling or sapling root planted in a manner that forms a J or L configuration in the planting slit. Such plants may grow poorly and die.
- Just Compensation
- The value of property taken for public use, a comprehensive term that includes all elements; but does not exceed market value. It is the value of property at the time of taking plus compensation for delay in payment, if appropriate, plus damages to the owner for value of use of property from date of taking possession to date of judgment if possession is taken by condemnation prior to judgment.
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