jur , jus, jud = law; justice

1. jur, jus, jud = law; justice judge (n): a person chosen to interpret laws, decide on a winner, or settle a controversy syn. – inspector, evaluator the judge stated the defendant is found guilty he must serve ten years in jail • abjure (v): to give up rights; to recant • syn. – retract, renounce • ant. – allow if the client refuses the lawyer may then abjure the case however many will be upset

2. jur, jus, jud = law; justice jurist (n): an expert in law syn. – legal expert coming from a jurist of such distinction the lawyer stated this was a disappointing answer • jurisdiction (n): the territory or land in which justice and laws are administered and followed • syn. – territory; zone the ethics commission however dismissed the complaint for lack of jurisdiction

3. jur, jus, jud = law; justice just (adj): lawful; fair syn. – ethical; unbiased ant. – partial we hope to be just in my understanding of such difficult situations stated the jury • jury (n): a group of people sworn to abide by the laws to determine the truth • syn. – board; tribunal the defendents lawyer mumbled when you review you’re wrongful convictions its clear that the jury did not do its job

4. jur, jus, jud = law; justice justification (n): the fact that is said to prove that something is true syn. – reason; excuse the painters justification of their failure to finish on time didnt impress me • justice (n): fairness; rightfulness • syn. – lawfulness • ant. – corruption; falsehood the king must also be the defender of the poor, and the keeper of justice

5. jur, jus, jud = law; justice perjury (v): to break the law by lying; to break a formal promise; to break an oath syn. – falsehood ant. – truthfulness the defendants were charged with conspiracy obstruction of justice and perjury • justify (v): to prove; to offer • syn. – defend; explain • ant. – deny; refuse the girl screamed dont try to justify his actions he was extrememely rude