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

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What does the root 'jur' mean?

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The root 'jur' means 'law' or 'to swear'.

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What does the root 'jus' signify?

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The root 'jus' signifies 'law' or 'justice'.

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What does the root 'jud' refer to?

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The root 'jud' refers to 'judge' or 'to judge'.

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Define 'incredulous'.

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Incredulous means unwilling or unable to believe something.

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What is 'jurisdiction'?

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Jurisdiction is the official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

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What does it mean to 'abjure'?

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To abjure means to renounce or reject a belief or claim formally.

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What is 'justice'?

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Justice is the concept of moral rightness based on ethics, law, fairness, and equity.

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Define 'accreditation'.

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Accreditation is the process of validating the quality and standards of an institution or program.

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What is a 'jurist'?

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A jurist is an expert in law or a legal scholar.

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What does 'perjury' mean?

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Perjury is the act of lying or making false statements under oath.