UNIT 10: Greek Roots & Vocab Flashcards
(16 cards)
1
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Study or science of law
A
Jurisprudence
2
Q
Area of influence
A
Jurisdiction
3
Q
To lie under oath
A
Perjury
4
Q
What does the Greek root JURIS mean?
A
Law
5
Q
What does the Greek root PUN mean?
A
To punish
Punishment or penalty
6
Q
Freedom from punishment
A
Impunity
7
Q
Intended to punish; penalizing
A
Punitive
8
Q
A legal document summoning someone to court
A
Subpoena
9
Q
What does the Greek root LITI mean?
A
To press a lawsuit
10
Q
The process of a lawsuit
A
Litigation
11
Q
Someone involved in a lawsuit
A
Litigant
12
Q
What does the Greek root NOM and NEM mean?
A
Law, custom, share
To measure out
13
Q
Self-governing; independent
A
Autonomous
14
Q
Something causing pain or harm; enemy
A
Nemesis
15
Q
What does the Greek root DIC mean?
A
Justice
16
Q
A tethering of people with a common interest
A
Syndicate
