Unit 11 Vocabulary Flashcard-10th Grade

Front

What does the word 'abjure' mean?

Back

To swear off; renounce

Front

What is the meaning of the Latin root 'JUR'?

Back

To swear / to vow / law

Front

What does the verb 'conjure' mean?

Back

To bring forth, especially through words

Front

What is the meaning of the Greek root 'CRAT/CRAC'?

Back

To rule

Front

What is the term for lying under oath?

Back

Perjury

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'jurisdiction'?

Back

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

Front

What does 'conjuration' refer to in a legal context?

Back

The act of invoking a spirit or deity, often used in a metaphorical sense in legal arguments.

Front

What is the significance of the root 'CRAT' in political terms?

Back

It refers to a form of government or rule, such as in 'democracy' (rule by the people).

Front

What does 'perjurer' mean?

Back

A person who commits perjury; someone who lies under oath.

Front

What is the meaning of 'abjuration'?

Back

The act of renouncing or rejecting a belief or claim.