jur, Jus, Jud = law; justice Flashcards
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abjure
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to give up rights; to recant
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judge
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a person chosen to interpret laws, decide on a winner, or settle a controversy
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jurisdiction
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the territory or land in which justice and laws are administered and followed
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jurist
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an expert in law
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jury
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a group of people sworn to abide by the laws to determine the truth
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just
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lawful; fair
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justice
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fairness ; rightfulness
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justification
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the fact that is said to prove something is true
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justify
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to prove, to offer
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perjury
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to break the law by lying, to break a formal promise, to break an oath
