Question

the root jur means law. what does the word perjury mean? the crime of lying under oath the act of telling a white lie the refusal to believe a person who often lies

Explanation:

The prefix "per -" can imply a negative or wrong - doing related to the root. Since "jur" is related to law, perjury is a legal wrong - doing. Lying under oath is a legal offense. A white lie is not a legal crime related to "jur". Refusing to believe a liar is not related to the law - based root "jur".

Answer:

the crime of lying under oath