Latin Root(s) jur, jus, jud= law; justice
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Banana_Chops on January 11, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
abjure | to give up rights; to recant |
judge | a person chosen to interpret laws, decide on a winner, or settle a controversy (disagreement) |
jurisdiction | the territory or land in which justice and laws are administered and followed |
jurist | an expert in law |
jury | a group of people sworn to abide by the laws to determine the truth |
just | lawful; fair |
justice | fairness; rightfulness |
justification | the fact that is said to prove that something is true |
justify | to prove; to offer |
perjury | to break the law by lying; to break a formal promise; to break an oath |
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