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Word List: jur, jus, jud law; justice

• What are the roots that mean law or justice?

• the roots that jur, jus, and jud

• What is the word that names the illegal action you commit when you lie under oath?

perjury • to break the law by lying; to break a formal promise; to break an oath •

• What is the word that names the person who settles a controversy or decides on a winner?

judge • a person chosen to interpret laws, decide on a winner, or settle a controversy •

• What is the word that describes the region or area of land that is controlled by specific rules and laws that must be followed in that area?

jurisdiction • the territory or land in which justice and laws are administered and followed •

• What is the word that names an expert in law?

jurist • an expert in law •

• What is the word that names the group of people who listen to both sides of a legal battle and decide on whether someone is guilty or innocent?

jury • a group of people sworn to abide by the laws to determine the truth •

• What is the word that describes what you do when you offer excuses or reasons for your behavior?

justify • to prove; to offer •

• What is the word that means fairness or rightfulness?

justice • fairness; rightfulness •

• What is the word that describes what someone does when he gives up his legal rights?

abjure • to give up right; to recant

• What is the word that describes what a decision is if it truly is fair?

just • lawful; fair •

• What is the word that names a fact that is offered to prove that what someone says is indeed the truth?

justification • the fact that is said to prove that something is true •