Latin in Layman’s - A Rhetoric Revolution artwork

Etymologizing Legal Nomenclature

Latin in Layman’s - A Rhetoric Revolution

English - September 25, 2022 16:22 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MB - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
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Jurisprudence - study, theory, or philosophy of law


“Juris (from “ius, iuris” = law) + “prudentia(knowledge)”

In fact; philosophy = philo(love/lover of) + sophos(wise)
And further!!! Sophomore = sophos(wise) + moros(stupid/fool)

Jurisdiction - the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law a matter that falls within the court's jurisdiction


“Law” + “dictio(participle form of “to say” aka ‘saying’)”


Perjure - willfully tell an untruth when giving evidence to a court; commit perjury.


“per(wrong)” + “ius(law)” - to wrong the law


Impunity - freedom from punishment


“in(not)” + “punire/punitum(to punish)”


Subpoena - a writ ordering a person to attend a court.


“under/beneath” + “penalty” (of law)


Litigation - The process of a lawsuit


“litigare/litigatum(to press a lawsuit)”