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Etymology of the English word jurat

the English word jurat
derived from the Anglo-Norman word jurat
derived from the Medieval Latin word iuratus (being under oath, having given one's word, pledged)
derived from the Latin word iurare (swear; call to witness; vow obedience to)
derived from the Latin word ius (gravy; broth; soup; law; legal system; code)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *yewes-

Date

The earliest known usage of jurat in English dates from the 16th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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