Words related to "Crime" | Essential Vocabulary for the GRE

warden

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the official in charge of a prison or correctional facility, responsible for overseeing the administration, security, and well-being of inmates

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The warden implemented new security measures to address recent concerns about inmate safety within the prison.

In his role as warden, he regularly conducted inspections to ensure that the facility was operating according to established protocols.

vigilante

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an individual or group of individuals who take the law into their own hands, acting outside the legal system to enforce their version of justice or address perceived wrongs

to trespass

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to enter someone's land or building without permission

treason

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the act of betraying one's country by rebelling against its government

alibi

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

appropriation

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the use of elements from one culture by another, often without permission

battery

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the intentional and unlawful physical contact or harm inflicted on another person

to bootleg

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to produce, distribute, or sell illicit or unauthorized goods

capital punishment

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/kˈæpɪɾəl pˈʌnɪʃmənt/

the killing of a criminal as punishment

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thievery

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the act of stealing something from someone or somewhere

to swindle

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to use deceit in order to deprive someone of their money or other possessions

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statutory rape

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/stˈætʃətˌoːɹi ɹˈeɪp/

a nonforced sexual intercourse with a person under the age of consent

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to stalk

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to follow, watch, or pursue someone persistently and often secretly, causing them fear or discomfort

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solitary confinement

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/sˈɑːlətˌɛɹi kənfˈaɪnmənt/

the practice of isolating a prisoner in a small, often windowless cell, with minimal human contact or environmental stimulation, as a form of punishment or for security reasons

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carjacking

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the act of violently stealing a car while someone is inside it

What is "carjacking"?

Carjacking is when someone steals a car by force, often using threats or violence against the driver. The thief may demand that the driver get out of the car or may take control of the vehicle while the driver is inside. This crime typically happens quickly and can be very dangerous for the person whose car is being stolen. Carjackers often target individuals in less busy areas or at times when there are fewer people around. It is a dangerous and serious crime, and those involved may face severe legal consequences if caught.

to collude

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‌to cooperate secretly or illegally for deceiving other people

complicity

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the act of participating in a crime or wrongdoing along with another person or group

to confiscate

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to officially take away something from someone, usually as punishment

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contraband

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goods or items whose importation, exportation, or possession is prohibited by law

defamation

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a false statement damaging a person's reputation

to embezzle

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to secretly steal money entrusted to one's care, typically by manipulating financial records, for personal use or gain

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entrapment

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(law) a practice in which government officials persuade someone to commit a crime that one would not have done by choice

to exile

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to force someone to live away from their native country, usually due to political reasons or as a punishment

repatriate

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to extradite

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to send someone accused of a crime to the place where the crime happened or where they are wanted for legal matters

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forgery

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

furlough

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a temporary release of a convict from prison

to gaslight

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to manipulate someone into questioning their own perceptions, memories, or sanity, often by denying or distorting the truth

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genocide

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

grand larceny

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/ɡɹˈænd lˈɑːɹsəni/

the act of stealing a property that exceeds a certain value lawfully which is considered a serious crime

petit larceny

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guillotine

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a device for beheading, featuring a tall frame with a suspended blade released to swiftly sever the condemned person's head

to hustle

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to convince or make someone do something

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to incarcerate

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to confine someone in prison or a similar facility due to legal reasons or as a form of punishment

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to incriminate

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to provide evidence or information that suggests a person's involvement in a crime or wrongdoing

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informant

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one that secretly provides information about something or someone for the police or investigators

intruder

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a person who breaks into someone else's property; often with a criminal intention

to launder

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to make some alterations in order to make something that has been obtained illegally, especially money and currency appear legal or acceptable

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to kidnap

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

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misdemeanor

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an action that is considered wrong or unacceptable yet not very serious

mugshot

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a photographic portrait taken by law enforcement agencies of a person who has been arrested, typically taken at the time of booking and used for identification purposes

What is a "mugshot"?

A mugshot is a photograph taken by law enforcement of a person who has been arrested. The photo is usually taken from the front and the side, showing the individual's face and identifying features. Mugshots are used for identification purposes and are often included in police records. They help authorities track and manage individuals who have been arrested, and can sometimes be made public as part of arrest records or criminal justice processes.

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