J - GLOSSARY - Joint Life Insurance: A type of life insurance policy that covers two or more individuals, with the benefit payable upon the first death. - Judgment: A court's decision regarding the rights and obligations of parties in a legal action, which may impact insurance claims or liabilities. - Jettison: The act of discarding cargo from a vessel to lighten it in an emergency, which may be covered under marine insurance policies. - Jettison Clause: A provision in marine insurance policies that covers the loss of cargo jettisoned to prevent further loss. - Jurisdiction: The legal authority or geographic area in which an insurance policy is enforceable and where legal proceedings may take place.