Unit 11 Vocabulary Flashcard-10th Grade

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What does the word 'Indomitable' mean?

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Unbeatable; resilient

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

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To swear / to vow / law

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What does the term 'abjure' mean?

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To swear off; renounce

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What is the legal term for lying under oath?

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Perjury

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What does 'perjury' refer to?

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Breaking of a legal oath

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What is the significance of the word 'resilient' in a legal context?

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It refers to the ability to recover quickly from difficulties, often used to describe a person's character in legal situations.

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How can the concept of 'oath' be defined?

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A solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future action or behavior.

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What is the relationship between 'law' and 'oath'?

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An oath is often required by law to ensure truthfulness in legal proceedings.

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What does it mean to 'renounce' something?

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To formally declare one's abandonment of a claim, right, or possession.

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In what context might someone be charged with 'perjury'?

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When they provide false testimony while under oath in a legal proceeding.