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Total English - Upper-intermediate
crime
[Substantiv]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

brott,  förbrytelse

brott, förbrytelse

Ex: The increase in violent crime has made residents feel unsafe .Ökningen av våldsamt **brottslighet** har fått invånare att känna sig osäkra.
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judge
[Substantiv]

the official in charge of a court who decides on legal matters

domare, magistrat

domare, magistrat

Ex: She retired after serving as a judge for over thirty years .Hon pensionerade sig efter att ha tjänstgjort som **domare** i över trettio år.
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robbery
[Substantiv]

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

rån, stöld

rån, stöld

Ex: The jewelry store was hit by a robbery in broad daylight , with expensive items stolen .Juvelerarbutiken drabbades av ett **rån** mitt på dagen, med dyra föremål stulna.
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thief
[Substantiv]

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

tjuv, inbrottstjuv

tjuv, inbrottstjuv

Ex: The thief attempted to escape through the alley , but the police quickly cornered him .**Tjuven** försökte fly genom gränden, men polisen trängde snabbt in honom.
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fingerprint
[Substantiv]

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

fingeravtryck, fingerspår

fingeravtryck, fingerspår

Ex: Fingerprint evidence played a crucial role in convicting the perpetrator of the murder.**Fingeravtrycks**bevis spelade en avgörande roll för att fälla mördaren.
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fine
[Substantiv]

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

böter, straffavgift

böter, straffavgift

Ex: The judge imposed a fine on the company for environmental violations .Domaren ålade ett **bötesbelopp** på företaget för miljöbrott.
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victim
[Substantiv]

a person who has been harmed, injured, or killed due to a crime, accident, etc.

offer

offer

Ex: Support groups for victims of crime provide resources and a safe space to share their experiences .Stödgrupper för **offer** för brott ger resurser och en säker plats att dela sina erfarenheter.
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criminal
[Substantiv]

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

brottsling, kriminell

brottsling, kriminell

Ex: The criminal confessed to robbing the bank .**Brottslingen** erkände att ha rånat banken.
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punishment
[Substantiv]

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

straff, bestraffning

straff, bestraffning

Ex: He accepted his punishment without complaint .Han accepterade sitt **straff** utan klagan.
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community service
[Substantiv]

unpaid work done either as a form of punishment by a criminal or as a voluntary service by a citizen

samhällstjänst, volontärarbete

samhällstjänst, volontärarbete

Ex: He found fulfillment in community service, knowing that his efforts were making a positive impact on those in need .Han fann uppfyllelse i **samhällstjänst**, med vetskap om att hans ansträngningar hade en positiv inverkan på de behövande.
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to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

misstänka, misstro

misstänka, misstro

Ex: They suspect the company may be hiding some important information .De **misstänker** att företaget kan dölja viktig information.
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innocent
[adjektiv]

not having committed a wrongdoing or offense

oskyldig, inte skyldig

oskyldig, inte skyldig

Ex: The innocent driver was not at fault for the car accident caused by the other driver 's negligence .Den **oskyldiga** föraren var inte skyldig till bilolyckan orsakad av den andra förarens vårdslöshet.
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guilty
[adjektiv]

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

skyldig, ansvarig

skyldig, ansvarig

Ex: The jury found the defendant guilty of the crime based on the evidence presented .Juryn fann den åtalade **skyldig** till brottet baserat på de presenterade bevisen.
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witness
[Substantiv]

a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene

vittne, ögonvittne

vittne, ögonvittne

Ex: The only witness to the crime was hesitant to come forward out of fear for their safety .Den enda **vittnet** till brottet tvekade att komma fram av rädsla för sin säkerhet.
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evidence
[Substantiv]

anything that proves the truth or possibility of something, such as facts, objects, or signs

bevis, vittnesmål

bevis, vittnesmål

Ex: Historical documents and artifacts serve as valuable evidence for understanding past civilizations and events .Historiska dokument och artefakter fungerar som värdefulla **bevis** för att förstå tidigare civilisationer och händelser.
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petty
[adjektiv]

relating to minor or unimportant crimes

småaktig, obetydlig

småaktig, obetydlig

Ex: The police focused more on serious offenses than on petty crimes like jaywalking .Polisen fokuserade mer på allvarliga brott än på **små** brott som att gå mot rött.
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to temporarily prevent someone from going to school as a punishment because they did something wrong

avstänga

avstänga

Ex: After the fight , he was suspended for three days .Efter slagsmålet blev han **avstängd** i tre dagar.
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sentence
[Substantiv]

the punishment that the court assigned for a guilty person

straff, dom

straff, dom

Ex: He received a ten-year sentence for robbery .Han dömdes till tio års **fängelse** för rån.
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prison
[Substantiv]

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

fängelse, anstalt

fängelse, anstalt

Ex: She wrote letters to her family from prison, expressing her love and longing for them .Hon skrev brev till sin familj från **fängelset**, där hon uttryckte sin kärlek och längtan efter dem.
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graffiti
[Substantiv]

pictures or words that are drawn on a public surface such as walls, doors, trains, etc.

graffiti, klotter

graffiti, klotter

Ex: Many artists use graffiti to make social or political statements , expressing their views on walls and alleyways across the city .Många konstnärer använder **graffiti** för att göra sociala eller politiska uttalanden och uttrycka sina åsikter på väggar och gränder över hela staden.
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vandalism
[Substantiv]

the illegal act of purposefully damaging a property belonging to another person or organization

vandalism

vandalism

Ex: Volunteers organized a cleanup effort to repair the damage caused by vandalism in the local park .Frivilliga organiserade en städningsinsats för att reparera skadorna orsakade av **vandalism** i den lokala parken.
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forensic
[adjektiv]

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

forensisk, kriminalteknisk

forensisk, kriminalteknisk

Ex: The detective relied on forensic evidence to solve the case .Detektiven förlitade sig på **forensiska** bevis för att lösa fallet.
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to commit
[Verb]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

begå, utföra

begå, utföra

Ex: The hacker was apprehended for committing cybercrimes , including unauthorized access to sensitive information .Hackaren greps för att ha **begått** cyberbrott, inklusive obehörig åtkomst till känslig information.
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arson
[Substantiv]

the criminal act of setting something on fire, particularly a building

mordbrand, pyromani

mordbrand, pyromani

Ex: Arson is a serious crime that can result in severe penalties, including imprisonment.**Mordbrand** är ett allvarligt brott som kan resultera i stränga straff, inklusive fängelse.
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fraud
[Substantiv]

the act of cheating in order to make illegal money

bedrägeri, fusk

bedrägeri, fusk

Ex: She was shocked to learn that her identity had been stolen and used for fraud, leaving her with a damaged credit score .Hon var chockad när hon fick veta att hennes identitet hade blivit stulen och använd för **bedrägeri**, vilket lämnade henne med en skadad kreditpoäng.
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to arrest
[Verb]

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

gripa

gripa

Ex: Authorities are currently arresting suspects at the scene of the crime .Myndigheterna **griper** för närvarande misstänkta på brottsplatsen.
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to announce officially that someone is guilty of a crime in a court of law

fälla, frikänna

fälla, frikänna

Ex: Over the years , the legal system has occasionally convicted high-profile figures for various offenses .Under årens lopp har rättssystemet ibland **fällat** kända personer för olika brott.
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to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

döma

döma

Ex: After the trial , the judge carefully sentenced the convicted murderer .Efter rättegången dömde domaren den fällde mördaren noggrant.
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to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

komma undan med, undgå straff

komma undan med, undgå straff

Ex: He tried to cheat on the test , but he did n’t get away with it because the teacher caught him .Han försökte fuska på provet, men han kunde inte **komma undan med det** eftersom läraren fick tag på honom.
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to sue
[Verb]

to bring a charge against an individual or organization in a law court

stämma, väcka talan

stämma, väcka talan

Ex: Last year , the author successfully sued the competitor for plagiarism .Förra året stämde författaren konkurrenten framgångsrikt för plagiat.
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to insure
[Verb]

to make sure or certain that something will happen or be done correctly

säkerställa, garantera

säkerställa, garantera

Ex: The parents insured their child 's well-being by arranging for a safe trip .Föräldrarna **säkrade** sitt barns välbefinnande genom att ordna en säker resa.
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claim
[Substantiv]

a statement about the truth of something without offering any verification or proof

påstående, anspråk

påstående, anspråk

Ex: Their claim that the event was canceled was unverified and caused confusion among attendees .Deras **påstående** att evenemanget ställts in var obekräftat och orsakade förvirring bland deltagarna.
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premium
[Substantiv]

the amount of money paid to an insurance company in exchange for coverage or protection against specified risks or potential losses

premie, försäkringspremie

premie, försäkringspremie

Ex: He compared different premiums before choosing a policy .Han jämförde olika **premier** innan han valde en försäkring.
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middle-aged
[adjektiv]

(of a person) approximately between 45 to 65 years old, typically indicating a stage of life between young adulthood and old age

medelålders

medelålders

Ex: A middle-aged woman was running for office in the upcoming election .En **medelålders** kvinna kandiderade i det kommande valet.
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well-dressed
[adjektiv]

wearing clothes that are stylish or expensive

välklädd, elegant

välklädd, elegant

Ex: The magazine featured articles on how to look well-dressed for any occasion .Tidningen innehöll artiklar om hur man ser **välklädd** ut vid alla tillfällen.
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far-fetched
[adjektiv]

not probable and difficult to believe

osannolik, hårt dragen

osannolik, hårt dragen

Ex: The idea of time travel still seems far-fetched to most scientists .Idén om tidsresor verkar fortfarande **osannolik** för de flesta vetenskapsmän.
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tongue-tied
[adjektiv]

unable to speak clearly or express oneself due to nervousness, shyness, or confusion

mållös, förvirrad

mållös, förvirrad

Ex: He always gets tongue-tied when talking to his crush .Han blir alltid **mållös** när han pratar med sin crush.
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pig-headedly
[adverb]

in a stubborn, unyielding, and inflexible manner

envis, obstinat

envis, obstinat

Ex: No matter how much evidence was presented , she pig-headedly held onto her belief .Oavsett hur mycket bevis som presenterades höll hon **envist** fast vid sin tro.
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to wrap something, usually a present, in decorative paper or packaging

presentera, svepa in som present

presentera, svepa in som present

Ex: She asked the cashier to gift-wrap the package before delivery.Hon bad kassören att **presentera** paketet innan leverans.
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fireproof
[adjektiv]

resistant to melting under high temperatures, catching fire, or burning

brandsäker, brandbeständig

brandsäker, brandbeständig

Ex: He installed fireproof doors in his house for extra safety .Han installerade **brandsäkra** dörrar i sitt hus för extra säkerhet.
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to aid
[Verb]

to help or support others in doing something

hjälpa, stödja

hjälpa, stödja

Ex: He aided his friend in preparing for the exam .Han **hjälpte** sin vän att förbereda sig för provet.
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to ax
[Verb]

to chop or cut with an axe or similar tool

hugga med yxa, klyva med yxa

hugga med yxa, klyva med yxa

Ex: They axed the old wooden door to break through.De **hackade** den gamla trädörren för att bryta sig igenom.
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to back
[Verb]

to support someone or something

stödja, backa upp

stödja, backa upp

Ex: While they were facing difficulties , we were backing them with emotional support .Medan de mötte svårigheter, **stödde** vi dem med emotionellt stöd.
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to bid
[Verb]

to try to achieve something

försöka, sträva efter att få

försöka, sträva efter att få

Ex: Several startups are bidding to attract investors at the upcoming tech conference .Flera startups **budar** för att locka investerare på den kommande techkonferensen.
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blast
[Substantiv]

an explosion of something

explosion, detonation

explosion, detonation

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blaze
[Substantiv]

a bright, intense flame or fire that burns strongly and produces a lot of light and heat

flamma, eld

flamma, eld

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clash
[Substantiv]

a serious argument between two sides caused by their different views and beliefs

sammanstötning,  konflikt

sammanstötning, konflikt

Ex: The board meeting ended abruptly due to a clash among the members about the future direction of the company .Styrelsemötet avslutades abrupt på grund av en **konflikt** mellan medlemmarna om företagets framtida inriktning.
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drama
[Substantiv]

a situation or event involving a lot of action and excitement, rooted in contrasting elements or forces

drama, äventyr

drama, äventyr

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to hit
[Verb]

to affect someone or something, especially in a bad way

slå, påverka

slå, påverka

Ex: Rural communities have been severely hit by the lack of healthcare access .Landsbygdsbefolkningen har drabbats hårt av bristen på tillgång till sjukvård.
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key
[adjektiv]

essential and highly important to a particular process, situation, or outcome

nyckel, väsentlig

nyckel, väsentlig

Ex: Building trust is key to maintaining long-term relationships with clients .**Nyckeln** till att upprätthålla långsiktiga relationer med kunder är att bygga förtroende.
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plea
[Substantiv]

(law) a formal statement made by someone confirming or denying their accusation

plea, uttalande

plea, uttalande

Ex: The defense attorney argued for a reduction in charges based on the plea bargain negotiated with the prosecution.Försvarsadvokaten argumenterade för en minskning av åtalen baserat på **tillståndsöverenskommelsen** som förhandlades fram med åklagaren.
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to quit
[Verb]

to stop engaging in an activity permanently

sluta, överge

sluta, överge

Ex: After ten years in the company , she chose to quit and start her own business .Efter tio år i företaget valde hon att **sluta** och starta sitt eget företag.
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to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

Ex: The police caught the burglar red-handed as he was attempting to pick the lock of the house.
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