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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
to assassinate

to murder a prominent figure in a sudden attack, usually for political purposes

Ex: The secret agent was hired to assassinate the political leader during the summit. 
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inmate
inmate
[noun]

a person who is held in a prison or correctional facility

Ex: The prison housed over a thousand inmates serving various sentences. 
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con man
con man
[noun]

a person who deceives others to steal money or gain some personal advantage, using charm, manipulation, or false pretenses

Ex: The con man swindled elderly people out of their savings. 
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perpetrator

a person who commits a crime or wrongdoing

Ex: Witnesses saw the perpetrator fleeing the scene of the assault with a weapon in hand. 
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homicide
homicide
[noun]

the act of one person killing another, whether lawfully or unlawfully

Ex: The police investigated the homicide that occurred downtown. 
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parole
parole
[noun]

(law) the permission for a prisoner to leave prison before the end of their imprisonment sentence, on the condition of good conduct

Ex: After serving half of his sentence in prison, the inmate was eligible for parole, subject to certain conditions and supervision. 
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forgery
forgery
[noun]

the criminal act of making a copy of a document, money, etc. to do something illegal

Ex: The suspect was charged with forgery after he tried to cash in a fake check. 
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extortion
extortion
[noun]

the criminal act of obtaining money, property, or services from someone through coercion, threats, or intimidation

Ex: The gang was arrested for extortion after threatening local shopkeepers. 
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appeal
appeal
[noun]

a legal procedure in which a higher court is asked to review and overturn a lower court's decision

Ex: The defendant filed an appeal against the verdict. 
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subpoena
subpoena
[noun]

a legal document issued by a court or administrative agency, compelling an individual to appear as a witness, produce certain documents, or provide testimony in a legal proceeding

Ex: The attorney served a subpoena on the key witness, requiring their presence at the trial. 
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probation
probation
[noun]

a legal arrangement in which a convicted offender is released under specific conditions instead of serving time in prison

Ex: The judge sentenced him to five years' probation. 
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racketeering

the act of engaging in organized illegal activities, especially for profit through extortion, bribery, or fraud

Ex: The mob boss was arrested for racketeering and money laundering. 
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conspiracy

a secret plan by a group to commit an unlawful, harmful, or treacherous act

Ex: The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government. 
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condemned
condemned
[noun]

someone who has been officially sentenced to death

Ex: The condemned waited in their prison cells. 
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