juramenta

Meanings

• Noun

  A type of oath or vow in Latin law.

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Variants

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Desaguadero , Juramento , Salado

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'jurare' which means 'to swear'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'juramenta' is also used in Spanish and Portuguese languages to refer to a vow or oath.

2. In medieval Europe, a knight would often take a juramentum before embarking on a crusade.

3. The term 'juris' in English law is derived from the Latin word 'juris' meaning 'law'.

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1. Jus Primae Noctis: A medieval European custom, based on feudal law, according to which the lord of the manor or his representative had the right to spend the first night with the bride of a newly married peasant.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, a juramentum was a binding oath taken before witnesses, often in legal proceedings or in the context of military service. The taking of a juramentum was considered a serious matter, and breaking an oath was considered a breach of trust and a moral offense.

How to Memorize "juramenta"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a Roman courtroom where a juramentum is being taken. Visualize the witnesses, the parties involved, and the solemnity of the occasion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'juramenta' with the idea of a solemn oath or promise.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'juramenta' as 'jura' meaning 'law' and 'menta' meaning 'mind'. A mindful adherence to a law or promise.

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