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Ther word originated in the eary 1900's in the Western USA from the mispronunciation of the Mexican/Spanish 'juzgao' meaning tribunal or court. Its origins are from Latin 'judicare' meaning to judge. The Mexican/Spanish word juscado relates to prison or court of justice

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