JUR/JUS/JUD = law; justice

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What does the term 'perjury' mean?

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To break the law by lying; to break a formal promise; to break an oath.

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What is 'jurisdiction'?

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The territory or land in which justice and laws are administered.

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Who is a 'judge'?

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A person chosen to interpret the laws; decide on a winner, or settle a controversy.

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What does it mean to 'justify'?

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To prove; to offer.

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What does 'just' mean?

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Lawful; fair.

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What is the role of a 'jurist'?

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A legal expert who studies and interprets the law.

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What is 'justice'?

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The principle of fairness; the administration of the law.

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What does 'abjure' mean?

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To formally renounce or reject a belief or claim.

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What is a 'jury'?

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A group of people sworn to render a verdict in a legal case.

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What does 'justification' refer to?

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The action of showing something to be right or reasonable.