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Law and Regulation - Criminal Law & Adjudication

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charge
charge
[noun]

an accusation against a person who is on trial

Ex: The charges were filed after a thorough investigation revealed substantial evidence .
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to discharge

to free or release someone from legal or official confinement

Ex: The correctional facility discharged the juvenile offender upon completion of their rehabilitation program .
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to find
to find
[Verb]

(of a law court) to make an official decision

Ex: The judge found the defendant guilty of theft and sentenced him to prison.
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to find against

to declare someone guilty or make a decision against someone in a court case

Ex: The court consistently found against the plaintiff .
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to find for

to declare someone right or innocent in a court of law case

Ex: Lawyers celebrated when the court found for their client .
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finding
finding
[noun]

a judgment or decision reached by a court regarding matters of fact or law

Ex: The appellate court reviewed the lower court 's finding.
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guilty
guilty
[Adjective]

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

Ex: The jury found the defendant guilty of the crime based on the evidence presented .
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wrongful
wrongful
[Adjective]

having no legal right or claim

Ex: The judge dismissed the case as a wrongful claim .
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innocent
innocent
[Adjective]

not having committed a wrongdoing or offense

Ex: The innocent driver was not at fault for the car accident caused by the other driver 's negligence .
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judge
judge
[noun]

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

Ex: She retired after serving as a judge for over thirty years .
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judgment
judgment
[noun]

the decision of a judge or law court

Ex: After reviewing the evidence , the judge issued a judgment of not guilty .
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judicial
judicial
[Adjective]

belonging or appropriate for a court, a judge, or the administration of justice

Ex: Lawyers play a crucial role in presenting arguments and evidence before the judicial authorities .
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jurisdiction

the power or authority of a court of law or an organization to make legal decisions and judgements

Ex: The Supreme Court clarified its jurisdiction in interpreting constitutional issues .
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justiciary

the process of administering justice or carrying out legal judgments

Ex: Delays in the justiciary can affect public trust in the legal system .
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majority verdict

(law) a decision supported or made by a jury that most of the people, but not all agree with

Ex: The judge instructed the jury on how to deliver a majority verdict.
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to pardon
to pardon
[Verb]

to discharge a criminal from the legal consequences of a conviction or violation

Ex: The clemency petition resulted in the decision to pardon the non-violent offenders .
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to prosecute

to try to charge someone officially with a crime in a court as the lawyer of the accuser

Ex: He hired an expert to help prosecute the case , ensuring every legal angle was covered .
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prosecution

the process of bringing someone to court in an attempt to prove their guilt

Ex: He faced a rigorous prosecution, which included multiple trials .
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to rule
to rule
[Verb]

to officially declare or state something as true, especially in a legal or authoritative manner

Ex: The board ruled that the application met all the necessary requirements.
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ruling
ruling
[noun]

a decision made by someone with official power, particularly a judge

Ex: The school board 's ruling to implement a new dress code policy sparked controversy among parents and students .
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to try
to try
[Verb]

to put a person on trial or investigate a case in a trial

Ex: The suspect will be tried for murder next month.
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verdict
verdict
[noun]

an official decision made by the jury in a court after the legal proceedings

Ex: The media reported on the landmark verdict that set a new precedent in criminal law .
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bail
bail
[noun]

an amount of money that must be paid in order for someone who is accused of a crime to be released until their trial

Ex: The suspect's family rallied together to raise money for his bail bond.
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to bail out

to pay money to the court to release someone from custody until their trial

Ex: The unexpected arrest forced them to bail out their sibling , turning a family dinner into a rescue mission .
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cross-examination

the questioning of a witness by the opposing lawyer in court

Ex: Judges pay close attention to cross-examination in trials .
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to cross examine

to question a witness in court by the opposing lawyer to test their testimony

Ex: Judges allow lawyers to cross-examine witnesses carefully.
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to defend
to defend
[Verb]

to represent a person who is on trial

Ex: The public defender was assigned to defend the client who could not afford private counsel .
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defense
defense
[noun]

the person on trial and their legal team representing them in court

Ex: The defense presented an alternative interpretation of the facts .
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to convict

to announce officially that someone is guilty of a crime in a court of law

Ex: Over the years , the legal system has occasionally convicted high-profile figures for various offenses .
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conviction

a formal declaration by which someone is found guilty of a crime in a court of law

Ex: She was shocked by his conviction, as he had always maintained his innocence .
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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: Parole offers offenders the opportunity for rehabilitation and reintegration into society under supervision, with the goal of reducing recidivism.
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legal action

a process in court where one person or group sues or takes a case against another

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to deport
to deport
[Verb]

to force a foreigner to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law

Ex: Border patrol agents are currently deporting a group of migrants apprehended near the southern border .
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to uphold
to uphold
[Verb]

(particularly of a law court) to state that a previous decision is correct

Ex: The disciplinary panel upheld the suspension after reviewing all the evidence and testimonies .
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