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Jura
law
Jurisprudence; the study of laws and legal decisions. Usually used without an article.
example
Nach dem Abitur entschied er sich, Jura zu studieren.
After graduating from high school, he decided to study law.
das Jura
law / Jura / Jurassic
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Usage tips
Context clue: article
The article reveals the meaning: 'das Jura' (or no article) refers to the subject of law. 'Der Jura' (masculine) refers either to the mountain range or to the geological period.
EXAMPLE
Sie studiert Jura in Berlin.
She studies law in Berlin.
Use without an article
When 'Jura' means the academic subject law, it is almost always used without an article, especially in the fixed phrase 'Jura studieren' (to study law).
EXAMPLE
Mein Bruder hat sich entschieden, Jura zu studieren.
My brother has decided to study law.
Word family
The personal nouns 'der Jurist' or 'die Juristin' (lawyer/legal expert) and the adjective 'juristisch' (legal) are derived from the academic subject 'Jura' (law).
EXAMPLE
Als Juristin kennt sie sich mit Verträgen gut aus.
As a legal expert, she knows a lot about contracts.
Compare with
Jura vs Recht
right / law
'das Recht' and 'Jura' both have to do with laws, but they are used differently. 'das Recht' means the system of rules and laws itself, for example in a state. It can also be a field of study. 'Jura' mainly means the study or academic discipline of these laws. Learners may confuse the words because both can be heard at university or in professional contexts. As a guide: you usually study 'Jura', but you talk about 'das Recht' when referring to laws, rules, or claims.
Jura
Nach der Schule möchte Ali Jura studieren.
After school, Ali wants to study law.
Recht
In diesem Land schützt das Recht auch die Rechte von Kindern.
In this country, the law also protects children's rights.
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