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Word List: jur , jus, jud. law; justice. What are the roots that mean law or justice?. the roots that jur , jus, and jud. What is the word that names the illegal action you commit when you lie under oath?. perjury.
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Word List: jur, jus, jud law; justice
What is the word that names the illegal action you commit when you lie under oath?
perjury • to break the law by lying; to break a formal promise; to break an oath
What is the word that names the person who settles a controversy or decides on a winner?
judge • a person chosen to interpret laws, decide on a winner, or settle a controversy
What is the word that describes the region or area of land that is controlled by specific rules and laws that must be followed in that area?
jurisdiction • the territory or land in which justice and laws are administered and followed
jurist • an expert in law
What is the word that names the group of people who listen to both sides of a legal battle and decide on whether someone is guilty or innocent?
jury • a group of people sworn to abide by the laws to determine the truth
What is the word that describes what you do when you offer excuses or reasons for your behavior?
justify • to prove; to offer
justice • fairness; rightfulness
What is the word that describes what someone does when he gives up his legal rights?
abjure • to give up right; to recant
What is the word that describes what a decision is if it truly is fair?
just • lawful; fair
What is the word that names a fact that is offered to prove that what someone says is indeed the truth?
justification • the fact that is said to prove that something is true