Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Crime & Legal Consequences

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)

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

Ex: In the historical account , a plot was uncovered to assassinate the king .
inmate [noun]

a person who is held in a prison or correctional facility

Ex: Inmates often face challenges reintegrating into society after serving their sentences .
con man [noun]

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

Ex: The police arrested a notorious con man operating in the city .

a person who commits a crime or wrongdoing

Ex: Police are still searching for the perpetrator or perpetrators of the armed robbery .
homicide [noun]

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

Ex: Not all homicides are criminal ; some occur in self-defense .
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: While on parole , individuals must comply with strict rules and regulations , including regular check-ins with a parole officer .
forgery [noun]

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

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

Ex: Extortion is a serious crime punishable by law .
appeal [noun]

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

Ex: Her lawyer prepared an appeal to challenge the ruling .
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 prosecutor used a subpoena to secure the attendance of the expert witness in the upcoming trial .

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

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

Ex: The company was implicated in racketeering for falsifying contracts .

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

Ex: The novel tells the story of a conspiracy against the monarchy .

someone who has been officially sentenced to death

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