Unit 10 roots

jurisprudence

study or science of law

jurisdiction

area of influence

perjure

to lie under oath

impunity

freedom from punishment

punitive

intended to punish; penalizing

subpoena

a legal document summoning someone to court

litigation

the process of a lawsuit

litigant

someone involved in a lawsuit

autonomous

self-government; independent

nemesis

something causing pain or harm; enemy

syndicate

a gathering of people with a common interest