Greek & Latin Roots "omni" and "jur/jus" Flashcard

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What does the root 'omni' mean?

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The root 'omni' means 'all' or 'every'.

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What does the word jurisdiction mean?

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Jurisdiction means the territory or land in which justice and laws are administered and followed.

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What does the word perjury mean?

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Perjury means to break the law by lying under oath; to break a formal promise.

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What does the word just mean?

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Just means what is morally right and fair.

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What does the word omnibenevolence mean?

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Omnibenevolence means perfectly just, all-knowing, fully merciful.

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What is an example of a word that uses the root 'jur'?

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An example is 'justice', which refers to the concept of moral rightness.

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What does the word 'jurisprudence' mean?

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Jurisprudence means the theory or philosophy of law.

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What does the prefix 'omni-' indicate in words?

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The prefix 'omni-' indicates universality or totality.

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What is the meaning of 'justifiable'?

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Justifiable means able to be shown to be right or reasonable.

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What does the word 'jurisdictional' refer to?

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Jurisdictional refers to the authority to make legal decisions and judgments.