1. Word List: jur, jus, jud
law; justice

2. What are the roots that mean law or justice?

3. the roots that jur, jus, and jud

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

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

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

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

8. 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?

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

10. What is the word that names an expert in law?

11. jurist
an expert in law

12. 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?

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

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

15. justify
to prove; to offer

16. What is the word that means fairness or rightfulness?

17. justice
fairness; rightfulness

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

19. abjure
to give up right; to recant

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

21. just
lawful; fair

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

23. justification
the fact that is said to prove that something is true