Greek Roots Jud,jur,jus,leg lesson 2-9

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Delegate

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A person who is elected, or chosen to vote and act for others.

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Adjudicate

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To make an official decision about who is right in a dispute.

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Legislator

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A person who makes laws.

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Jurisdiction

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The power or right to make judgments about the law, to arrest and punish criminals, etc. or the area in which a group has this power.

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Justice

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Just behavior or treatment, fairness.

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Judicial

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Relating to courts of law or judges.

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Legislation

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The act of making or enacting laws.

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Legal

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Relating to the law or the system of laws.

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Judgment

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The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

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Legitimate

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Conforming to the law or to rules; valid.