Jur/Jus/Jud Root Words

After much contemplation, the king decided to​ ​ (a)   his claim to the throne.

• abjure
• judge 
• perjury
• jurist

The ​ (a)   listened carefully to both sides before making a decision.​

• jurisdiction
• perjury
• justification
• judge

The local police have ​ (a)   over crimes committed within the city limits.

• jurisdiction
• jurist
• justification
• justice

The renowned ​ (a)   was invited to speak at the law school about constitutional law.

• jurist
• justification
• justify
• abjure

The ​ (a)   deliberated for hours before reaching a unanimous verdict.

Hint: "Unanimous" means that everyone in a group agrees on something.

• judge
• jury
• just
• jurist

The teacher was known for being ​ (a)   and fair to all her students.

• perjury
• just
• jurisdiction
• justify

The hero fought tirelessly to ensure that ​ (a)   was served in the kingdom.

• jurist
• abjure
• justice
• just

The manager asked for a clear (a)   for the proposed changes to the project.

• jurisdiction
• perjury
• jury
• justification

The student had to ​ (a)   his absence from class with a note from his parents.

• abjure
• just
• justify
• judge

The witness was charged with ​ (a)   after lying under oath during the trial.

• abjure
• justice
• justification
• perjury