Flashcard on "jur, jus, jud = law; justice" Root Words

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What is the term for lying under oath in a courtroom?

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Perjury

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What does it mean to formally reject or give up a right or claim?

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Abjure

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What is the process of providing reasons or evidence to support an answer or argument?

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Justify

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What is the group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case?

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Jury

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What is the authority of a court to hear a case and make a judgment?

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Jurisdiction

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What is the term for fairness in the way people are treated?

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Justice

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What is the act of proving something to be right or reasonable?

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Justification

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What is a legal expert or scholar called?

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Jurist

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What is the term for a formal decision made by a jury or judge?

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Verdict

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What is the term for a legal document that formally accuses someone of a crime?

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Indictment