C1 Level Wordlist - Law and Criminality

Here you will learn some English words about law and criminality, such as "assault", "blackmail", "mug", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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to abuse [verb]

to sexually assault a person, especially women and children

Ex: Consent workshops in educational institutions play a critical role in preventing instances where students may abuse others sexually .

to assault [verb]

to violently attack someone

Ex: The bouncer intervened to stop the aggressive patron from assaulting another customer .

to hijack [verb]

to forcefully take control of a vehicle, like an airplane, often to take hostages or change its course

Ex: The terrorists attempted to hijack the plane to make political demands .

to kidnap [verb]

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

Ex: Parents educate their children about the dangers of strangers who may attempt to kidnap them .

to mug [verb]

to steal from someone by threatening them or using violence, particularly in a public place

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to rape [verb]

to force someone to have sex against their will, particularly by using violence or threatening them

Ex: Educational campaigns aim to teach individuals about the severe consequences of raping someone .

to pirate [verb]

to illegally copy, use, or sell someone else's work or product, such as a book, song, etc.

Ex: It 's illegal to pirate software or distribute copyrighted material without proper authorization .

to vandalize [verb]

to intentionally damage something, particularly public property

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arson [noun]

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

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blackmail [noun]

the crime of demanding money or benefits from someone by threatening to reveal secret or sensitive information about them

Ex: The celebrity paid a large sum of money to prevent a tabloid from publishing a damaging story , which was considered blackmail .

deception [noun]

the action of intentionally making a person believe something that is untrue

Ex: The spy used deception to infiltrate the enemy 's ranks and gather intelligence .

break-in [noun]

an illegal entry into a building by using force, particularly in order to steal something

Ex: They installed security cameras to prevent any break-ins at their home .

bribe [noun]

an amount of money or something of value given to someone in order to persuade them to do something that is illegal

Ex: He offered a large bribe to the official to expedite his application .

forgery [noun]

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

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genocide [noun]

a mass murder committed in order to destroy a particular nation, religious or ethnic group, or race

Ex: The Holocaust is one of the most well-known instances of genocide in history , targeting Jews and other marginalized groups .

phishing [noun]

a cybercrime in which someone tricks another into revealing their personal or financial information such as their passwords or bank account numbers and then using this information to steal money from them

Ex: Victims of phishing scams are often tricked into clicking on malicious links or providing personal information .

scammer [noun]

a person who deceives people to get their money

Ex: The scammer promised unrealistic returns on investment to unsuspecting clients .

swindler [noun]

a person who deceives or cheats people out of money

Ex: The elderly woman was targeted by a phone swindler who pretended to be her long-lost relative in need of money .

ransom [noun]

an amount of money demanded or paid for the release of a person who is in captivity

Ex: The pirates released the crew unharmed after receiving the agreed-upon ransom from the shipping company .

riot [noun]

a situation when a group of people behave violently, particularly as a protest

Ex: The police were called to the scene to control the riot that had broken out in the city center .

fine [noun]

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

Ex: The fine for parking in a disabled parking spot without a permit is significant .

to bug [verb]

to hide a small microphone in a place or device in order to secretly listen to or record someone's conversations

Ex: Private investigators were hired to bug the office , hoping to uncover any corporate espionage .

alibi [noun]

proof that indicates a person was somewhere other than the place where a crime took place and therefore could not have committed it

Ex: The police verified the suspect 's alibi through surveillance footage from a nearby gas station .

accomplice [noun]

someone who helps another to commit a crime or do a wrongdoing

Ex: The investigators uncovered evidence linking him to the crime , establishing his role as an accomplice .

conspirator [noun]

a person involved in a conspiracy

Ex: The conspirators met secretly to plan the bank robbery .

assassin [noun]

someone who murders an important person for money or religious or political reasons

Ex: The police launched a manhunt to apprehend the elusive assassin .

bandit [noun]

a robber who attacks travelers and is a member of a group of robbers

Ex: Legends of bandits hiding stolen treasure in the old mines attracted treasure hunters to the area .

gangster [noun]

a member of a group of criminals

Ex: Police arrested several gangsters during a raid on their hideout .

juvenile delinquent [noun]

a young person who commits a crime

Ex: The school implemented interventions to support at-risk students from becoming juvenile delinquents .

imprisonment [noun]

the act of placing someone in prison or jail as a lawful penalty

Ex: The judge ordered imprisonment for fraud .

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 .

convict [noun]

a person found guilty of a crime and sent to prison

Ex: After serving his sentence , the convict was released and began rebuilding his life .

capital punishment [noun]

the killing of a criminal as punishment

Ex: The court sentenced the convicted murderer to capital punishment by lethal injection .

confession [noun]

a formal statement made by a person admitting that they are guilty of a crime

Ex: The judge accepted the confession as evidence in the courtroom .

to inspect [verb]

to carefully examine something to check its condition or make sure it meets standards

Ex: The building inspector will inspect the construction site to verify compliance with safety standards .

corrupt [adjective]

using one's power or authority to do illegal things for personal gain or financial benefit

Ex: The corrupt mayor awarded government contracts to friends and family members without fair competition .

execution [noun]

the act of punishing a criminal by death

Ex: The execution of the convicted murderer sparked public protests against capital punishment .

to raid [verb]

(of police) to unexpectedly visit a person or place to arrest suspects or find illegal goods

Ex: Authorities planned to raid the counterfeiting operation and seize the counterfeit currency .

fingerprint [noun]

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

Ex: The suspect was apprehended after his fingerprints matched those found on the stolen vehicle .

forensic [adjective]

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

Ex: The forensic lab was still analyzing the hair and fiber samples gathered from the victim 's vehicle .

probation [noun]

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

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record [noun]

official information that indicates a person has committed a crime

Ex: The judge considered the defendant 's clean record when sentencing him for the first offense .

goon [noun]

a criminal hired to harm or threaten people

Ex: The neighborhood had been plagued by a group of goons who extorted money from local businesses , causing fear and unrest among residents .

death squad [noun]

a group of armed people who illegally kill supporters of an opposing political party or criminals

Ex: Survivors recounted harrowing tales of narrowly escaping death squads during the civil war .

henchman [noun]

someone who faithfully supports a person in power and is willing to do things for them that are illegal or violent

Ex: The drug cartel leader 's most trusted henchman was known for his brutal tactics in enforcing loyalty among lower-ranking members .

hired gun [noun]

a professional assassin, typically armed and employed to commit murder

Ex: The film depicted a hired gun working for a cartel .

gun for hire [noun]

an individual who does immoral or violent things for money

Ex: The wealthy businessman allegedly hired a gun for hire to intimidate a business competitor into selling his company .

gunslinger [noun]

a person who is skilled at shooting a gun and is hired to kill someone, used particularly in the past in the American Wild West

Ex: The duel between the two gunslingers drew a crowd , each waiting for the first shot to ring out .

breaking and entering [phrase]

the crime of using force to illegally enter a building

Ex: Breaking and entering is considered a serious offense and can result in substantial penalties .

to finger [verb]

to identify or point out someone as the person responsible for committing a crime or wrongdoing, often to law enforcement or other authorities

Ex: Despite the threats , he refused to finger his fellow gang members to the police .

C1 Level Wordlist
Animals	Appearance	Digital Communication	Movies
Foods and Ingredients	Advice and Suggestion	The Human Anatomy	Buildings and Construction
Human Attributes	Time	Fundamental Verbs	Shapes and Colors
Computer Science	Bonds and Relationships	Fashion and Attire	Writing and Narrative
Language Components	News and Network	Weather Conditions	Shopping
Education	Integral Verbs	Business and Management	Achievement and Progress
Agreement and Disagreement	Personal Traits	Music	Law and Order
The Environment	Sickness	Struggles and Setbacks	Politics
Essential Verbs	Feelings	Science	Transportation
Stationery and Office Supplies	Working Life	Dialogue and Discourse	Hobbies and Activities
Identity and Society	Religion	Dishes and Dinning	Vital Verbs
Adjectives	Permission or Obligation	Job Titles	Scholarly Research
Geography	Cooking	Military	Persuasion and Discourse
Plants and Vegetation	Art	Crucial Verbs	Trust and Uncertainty
Health	Decisions and Accountability	Risks	Money and Finance
Changes and Impacts	Astronomy	Law and Criminality	Mathematics
Adverbs	Travel	History and Artifacts