Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Legge & Crimine

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to arrest

[Verbo]

(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

arrestare

Ex: Authorities are currently arresting suspects at the scene of the crime .Le autorità stanno attualmente **arrestando** i sospettati sulla scena del crimine.

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burglar

[sostantivo]

someone who illegally enters a place in order to steal something

ladro

Ex: The burglar was caught on surveillance cameras , making it easy for the police to identify and arrest him .Il **ladro** è stato ripreso dalle telecamere di sorveglianza, rendendo facile per la polizia identificarlo e arrestarlo.

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cell

[sostantivo]

a very small enclosed space in which a prisoner is kept

cella

Ex: He spent hours alone in his cell, contemplating his actions and their consequences .Ha passato ore da solo nella sua **cella**, contemplando le sue azioni e le loro conseguenze.

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to charge

[Verbo]

to officially accuse someone of an offense

accusare

Ex: Right now , the legal team is charging individuals involved in the corruption scandal .In questo momento, il team legale **accusa** gli individui coinvolti nello scandalo di corruzione.

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to commit a crime

[Frase]

to do something that is against the law

Ex: They were sentenced to prison for committing a serious crime.

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court

[sostantivo]

the place in which legal proceedings are conducted

tribunale

Ex: The Supreme Court's decision set a legal precedent.La decisione della **Corte** Suprema ha stabilito un precedente legale.

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criminal

[sostantivo]

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

criminale

Ex: The criminal confessed to robbing the bank .Il **criminale** ha confessato di aver rapinato la banca.

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detective

[sostantivo]

a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate and solve crimes and catch criminals

investigatore

Ex: The police department asked the detective to reveal the identity of the culprit .Il dipartimento di polizia ha chiesto al **detective** di rivelare l'identità del colpevole.

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DNA

[sostantivo]

(biochemistry) a chemical substance that carries the genetic information, which is present in every cell and some viruses

DNA

Ex: DNA contains the instructions for building proteins in the body .Il **DNA** contiene le istruzioni per costruire le proteine nel corpo.

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evidence

[sostantivo]

a statement, document, or object that is used in a law court for establishing facts

prova

Ex: The evidence was overwhelming , and the jury quickly reached a verdict , convicting the defendant of all charges .Le **prove** erano schiaccianti e la giuria ha rapidamente raggiunto un verdetto, condannando l'imputato per tutte le accuse.

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to fine

[Verbo]

to make someone pay a sum of money as punishment for violation of the law

multare

Ex: He was fined for littering in a public area .È stato **multato** per aver gettato rifiuti in un'area pubblica.

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fingerprint

[sostantivo]

a mark made by the unique pattern of lines on the tip of a person's finger, can be used to find out who has committed a crime

impronta digitale

Ex: Fingerprint evidence played a crucial role in convicting the perpetrator of the murder.Le prove delle **impronte digitali** hanno svolto un ruolo cruciale nel condannare l'autore dell'omicidio.

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fine

[sostantivo]

an amount of money that must be paid as a legal punishment

multa

Ex: The judge imposed a fine on the company for environmental violations .Il giudice ha imposto una **multa** all'azienda per violazioni ambientali.

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forensic

[aggettivo]

related to the use of scientific techniques when trying to know more about a crime

forense

Ex: The detective relied on forensic evidence to solve the case .Il detective si è affidato alle prove **forensi** per risolvere il caso.

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guilty

[aggettivo]

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

in colpa

Ex: The jury found the defendant guilty of the crime based on the evidence presented .La giuria ha ritenuto l'imputato **colpevole** del crimine in base alle prove presentate.

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innocent

[aggettivo]

not having committed a wrongdoing or offense

innocente

Ex: The innocent driver was not at fault for the car accident caused by the other driver 's negligence .L'autista **innocente** non era in torto per l'incidente automobilistico causato dalla negligenza dell'altro conducente.

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jury

[sostantivo]

a group of twelve citizens, who listen to the details of a case in the court of law in order to decide the guiltiness or innocence of a defendant

giuria

Ex: The jury was composed of individuals from various professions and backgrounds .La **giuria** era composta da individui di varie professioni e background.

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to kidnap

[Verbo]

to take someone away and hold them in captivity, typically to demand something for their release

rapire, sequestrare

Ex: She was terrified when she realized that they intended to kidnap her .Era terrorizzata quando ha capito che intendevano **rapirla**.

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offense

[sostantivo]

any act that is against a law

offesa

Ex: He was arrested for a minor offense, but was released with a warning .È stato arrestato per un **reato** minore, ma è stato rilasciato con un avvertimento.

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penalty

[sostantivo]

a punishment given for breaking a rule, law, or legal agreement

penalità, sanzione

Ex: He was given a penalty for breaking the terms of his contract .Gli è stata inflitta una **penalità** per aver violato i termini del suo contratto.

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pickpocket

[sostantivo]

a criminal who steals money or other goods from people's pockets or bags

borseggiatore

Ex: He had to cancel his credit cards after a pickpocket took his wallet during the festival .Dovette cancellare le sue carte di credito dopo che un **borseggiatore** gli rubò il portafoglio durante il festival.

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proof

[sostantivo]

information or evidence that proves the truth or existence of something

prova

Ex: She offered proof of her payment by showing the receipt from the transaction .Ha fornito la **prova** del suo pagamento mostrando la ricevuta della transazione.

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punishment

[sostantivo]

the act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong

punizione

Ex: He accepted his punishment without complaint .Ha accettato la sua **punizione** senza lamentarsi.

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robbery

[sostantivo]

the crime of stealing money or goods from someone or somewhere, especially by violence or threat

rapina

Ex: The jewelry store was hit by a robbery in broad daylight , with expensive items stolen .La gioielleria è stata colpita da una **rapina** in pieno giorno, con oggetti costosi rubati.

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to sentence

[Verbo]

to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

condannare

Ex: After the trial , the judge carefully sentenced the convicted murderer .Dopo il processo, il giudice ha attentamente **condannato** l'assassino condannato.

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to shoplift

[Verbo]

to steal goods from a store by secretly taking them without paying

taccheggiare

Ex: The employee noticed the man shoplifting and immediately called the police .Il dipendente ha notato l'uomo **rubare nei negozi** e ha immediatamente chiamato la polizia.

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to steal

[Verbo]

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

rubare

Ex: While we were at the party , someone was stealing valuables from the guests .Mentre eravamo alla festa, qualcuno **rubava** oggetti di valore agli ospiti.

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suspect

[sostantivo]

someone who is believed to be guilty of an offence

sospetto

Ex: Despite being a suspect, he insisted he was innocent until proven guilty .**Nonostante fosse un sospetto**, ha insistito sul fatto che fosse innocente fino a prova contraria.

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suspicious

[aggettivo]

not conforming to the expected or usual pattern, giving rise to doubt or concern

sospetto, ambiguo

Ex: A suspicious noise came from the dark alley .Un rumore **sospetto** proveniva dal vicolo buio.

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to take somebody or something to court

[Frase]

to start a legal process against someone or something to resolve a dispute

Ex: He took the matter to court to resolve the ongoing property dispute with his neighbor.

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thief

[sostantivo]

someone who steals something from a person or place without using violence or threats

ladro

Ex: The thief attempted to escape through the alley , but the police quickly cornered him .Il **ladro** ha tentato di fuggire attraverso il vicolo, ma la polizia lo ha rapidamente accerchiato.

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to trace

[Verbo]

to find someone or something, often by following a series of clues or evidence

tracciare

Ex: The investigators recently traced the counterfeit money to a local printing shop .Gli investigatori hanno recentemente **rintracciato** il denaro falso fino a una tipografia locale.

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trial

[sostantivo]

a legal process where a judge and jury examine evidence in court to decide if the accused is guilty

processo

Ex: The lawyer prepared extensively for the trial, gathering all necessary documents and witness statements .L'avvocato si è preparato ampiamente per il **processo**, raccogliendo tutti i documenti necessari e le dichiarazioni dei testimoni.

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regulation

[sostantivo]

a rule made by the government, an authority, etc. to control or govern something within a particular area

regolamento, norma

Ex: Environmental regulations limit the amount of pollutants that factories can release into the air and water .Le **regolamentazioni** ambientali limitano la quantità di inquinanti che le fabbriche possono rilasciare nell'aria e nell'acqua.

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requirement

[sostantivo]

a necessary condition that has to be fulfilled

necessità

Ex: Submitting the application on time is a strict requirement.Inviare la domanda in tempo è un **requisito** rigoroso.

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system

[sostantivo]

a procedure or process for obtaining an objective

sistema, procedura

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to forbid

[Verbo]

to not give permission typically through the use of authority, rules, etc.

proibire

Ex: The law forbids smoking in public places like restaurants and bars .La legge **vieta** di fumare in luoghi pubblici come ristoranti e bar.

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