Greek and Latin Root: JUR; JUS; JUD

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What is a jurist?

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An expert in law.

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What does justification mean?

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The fact that is said to prove that something is true.

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What is a jury?

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A group of people sworn by the laws to determine the truth.

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What does justice refer to?

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Fairness; rightfulness.

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What is perjury?

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

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What does the term 'just' mean?

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Fair and morally right.

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What is the role of a judge?

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An official who presides over court proceedings.

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What does it mean to justify something?

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To show or prove to be right or reasonable.

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What is the meaning of the word 'abjure'?

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To formally renounce or reject a belief or cause.

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What is the relationship between justice and law?

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Justice is the principle of fairness that the law aims to uphold.