definitions 1
to give up one's rights
abjure
The Winston County Sheriff's office has _______ to administer the law throughout the county.
jurisdiction
to prove
justify
He gave up his rights to a fair trial by taking a plea bargain.
abjure
a person chosen to interpret laws, decide on a winner, or settle a controversy
judge
The defendant felt that the judge was not _____ in his ruling. He felt it was unfair.
just
fairness
justice
The ruler in the courtroom banged the gavel to bring the court to order after shocking testimony from the defendant.
judge
the FACT that is said to PROVE that something is true
justification
The man was seeking ______ for the act of crime committed against him.
justice
lawful; fair
just
Mrs. Smith committed this by lying under oath.
perjury
to break the law by lying
perjury
When the judge walked into the courtroom, she instructed the ______ to pay attention to all facts and evidence before making a decision.
jury
a group of people sworn to abide by the laws to determine the truth
jury
The judge said that someone's opinion cannot be __________ for what they did. It must be a fact to prove what is true.
justification
an expert in law
jurist
Michael wanted to ______ why he ran the red light.
justify
the territory or land in which justice and laws are administered and followed
jurisdiction
jurist