V1:2: Think before you judge (jud/jur/leg/scrut) Flashcards

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Adjudicate, adjudge

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To hear/ judge case based upon law

Jud- judge + -ate to do

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Judicious, prudent, sensible, circumspect, sagacious

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Showing sound judgement

( Jud- jud + -ious full of )

Improvident, rash

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Scrutinize, analyse, peruse

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To examine carefully

Scrut a- examine + -ize to do

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Pragmatic

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Concerned with practical outcome

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Perjure

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To lie under oath

Per- through + jur oath

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Jurisprudence

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The science/ philosophy of law

Jur- law + prudentia knowledge

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Jurisdiction, domain

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The sphere of authority/ control

Although she may not be under your jurisdiction, I think you should stop by and talk to her. It looks like she might know something that could lead you to your next clue.

( Jur- law + dictio declare )

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Adjure, enjoin, entreat, beseech

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To command solemnly, as under

I adjure that I am up to no good.

( ad- to + jur oath)

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Inscrutable, enigmatic, recondite, abstruse

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Beyond comprehension/ examination

in- not + scruta examine

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Allegation, contention, assertion, charge

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A formal accusation

I accuse you of conspiracy/ arson.

( Ad- to + leg are dispute)

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