Exam: TOEFL

Definition: Something that is made or used temporarily, often in an emergency situation.

Example: They used a jury rig to fix the broken sail until they could make a permanent repair.

Definition: A group of people who are chosen to listen to evidence in a legal case and decide if someone is guilty or not, or a group that judges in competitions.

Example: The jury found the defendant not guilty after a long trial.

Definition: A group of people who are chosen to listen to the evidence in a legal case and decide if someone is guilty or not.

Example: The jury took several hours to reach a verdict in the trial.

Definition: Referring to a legal situation or trial that does not involve a jury.

Example: The case was decided in a juryless trial, where the judge made the final ruling.

Definition: A person who is selected to be a member of a jury in a court of law.

Example: The juryman listened carefully to the evidence presented during the trial.

Definition: A form of a verb used to express a command or request.

Example: In some languages, the jussive mood is used to give orders or suggestions.

Definition: Based on fairness or what is morally right; fair and lawful.

Example: The judge made a just decision in the case.

Definition: Only a short time ago or a small amount; used to indicate something is true or correct in a limited way.

Example: I just finished my homework before dinner.

Definition: A variant of a contest or competition, often involving knights or warriors fighting with lances.

Example: In medieval times, a just was a popular event where knights would compete against each other.

Definition: The quality of being fair and reasonable, or the legal system that ensures fairness and the punishment of wrongdoings.

Example: The court's decision was based on a sense of justice for all parties involved.

Definition: The ability of a legal issue to be decided by a court of law.

Example: The justiciability of the case was questioned by the defense attorney.

Definition: Suitable to be decided in a court of law or by legal principles.

Example: The case was deemed justiciable, allowing it to be heard in court.

Definition: The quality or state of being able to be defended or justified, often in a moral or logical sense.

Example: The justifiability of the decision was questioned by many experts.

Definition: Able to be shown as right or reasonable; having good reasons or grounds for something.

Example: Her anger was justifiable given the circumstances.