Greek and Latin Root: JUR; JUS; JUD

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What does 'just' mean?

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Lawful; fair.

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Who is a 'judge'?

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

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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 'jurisdiction' refer to?

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The territory in which justice and laws are administered.

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What does it mean to 'abjure'?

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To give up rights; recant.

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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 is a 'jury'?

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

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What does 'jurist' mean?

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A legal expert or scholar.

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What is the meaning of 'justify'?

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To show or prove to be right or reasonable.

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What does 'justification' mean?

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The action of showing something to be right or reasonable.