Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Unit 2 - 2F

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

to fight or contend against someone or something, often in a physical or armed conflict

the number of times something changes or happens during a specific period of time

a sudden and often temporary increase or occurrence of something, often characterized by a distinctive movement or pattern

using or involving physical force that is intended to damage, harm, or kill

to decrease or reduce the amount or quantity of something

any action taken to avoid or reduce the risk of a negative outcome

used to describe something, typically a financial instrument like securities, that has been documented and registered with an official authority, such as a government agency or financial institution

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

to discourage or prevent someone from doing something, usually by creating fear or doubt in their mind

having little significance

(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

the right or power to give orders to people

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

the group of people in a court including the judge and the jury

an individual who sells illegal drugs such as narcotics, opioids, etc.

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

an organized activity involving multiple people doing various things to achieve a common goal

a legal official who represents the state in criminal proceedings and brings charges against individuals or organizations suspected of breaking the law

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

to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

to briefly state the most important parts or facts of something

a feeling of doubt or mistrust towards someone or something, often without concrete evidence or proof