Word List: jur, jus, jud = law; justice

Fill in the blank: The word 'abjure' means ________.

• renounce formally

• affect

• adhere

• maintain

Fill in the blank: The word 'judge' refers to ________.

• the person who presides over court proceedings

• the individual leading jury deliberations

• someone who advocates for legal arguments

• an advisor to the defendant

Fill in the blank: 'Jurisdiction' is defined as ________.

• ______

• the authority granted to a legal institution to administer justice

• the geographical area in which a court has authority

• the initial step in a legal procedure

Fill in the blank: A 'jurist' is ________.

• a legal expert or scholar.

• a criminal mastermind.

• a professional athlete.

• a renowned chef.

Fill in the blank: A 'jury' is ________.

• jury

• court

• judge

• attorney

Fill in the blank: The word 'just' means ________.

• ______.

• merely

• exactly

• simply

Fill in the blank: 'Justice' is defined as ________.

• ______

• a moment of fairness

• the highest form of law

• an abstract concept

Fill in the blank: 'Justification' refers to ________.

• ______

• Explanation

• Reason

• Rationalization

Fill in the blank: To 'justify' means ________.

• To provide a reason or explanation for something.

• To physically defend oneself.

• To regret past actions.

• To act without any explanation.

Fill in the blank: 'Perjury' is defined as ________.

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

• Perjury is defined as the violation of administrative duties.

• Perjury is defined as the act of physically interfering with a witness.

• Perjury is defined as the failure to appear in court when summoned.