Total English - Pre-intermediate - Unit 9 - Lesson 3

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - Lesson 3 in the Total English Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "judge", "commit", "innocent", etc.

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judge [noun]

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

Ex: He 's known for being a fair and impartial judge in the courtroom .

jury [noun]

a group of twelve citizens, who listen to the details of a case in the court of law in order to decide the guiltiness or innocence of a defendant

Ex: The judge instructed the jury to focus solely on the evidence presented during the trial .

police officer [noun]

someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

Ex: The police officer arrested the thief and recovered the stolen items .

thief [noun]

someone who steals something from a person or place without using violence or threats

Ex: After years of stealing from his coworkers , the thief was finally exposed and fired from his job .

victim [noun]

a person who has been harmed, injured, or killed due to a crime, accident, etc.

Ex: The documentary focused on the lives of victims affected by domestic violence , highlighting their struggles for justice .

witness [noun]

a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene

Ex: The witness identified the suspect in a police lineup after the incident .

to steal [verb]

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

Ex: The thief has stolen several cars in the past month .

to arrest [verb]

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

Ex: The authorities have the power to arrest those who are caught in the act of committing a crime .

crime [noun]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

Ex:

to commit [verb]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

Ex: She admitted to committing perjury during the trial by providing false testimony under oath .

criminal [noun]

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

Ex: He became a wanted criminal after escaping from custody .

guilty [adjective]

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

Ex: Even though she was guilty of the offense , she showed remorse and sought redemption .

innocent [adjective]

not having committed a wrongdoing or offense

Ex: The jury found the defendant innocent of all charges due to lack of evidence .

punishment [noun]

the act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong

Ex: The school implemented a new policy of restorative justice , focusing on rehabilitation rather than punishment for student misbehavior .

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 .

prison [noun]

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

Ex: She visited her brother regularly while he was serving his sentence in prison .

to sentence [verb]

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

Ex: The judge carefully considered the evidence before deciding how to sentence the defendant .

community service [noun]

unpaid work done either as a form of punishment by a criminal or as a voluntary service by a citizen

Ex: As part of their high school curriculum , students are required to complete a certain number of hours of community service .

absolutely [adverb]

in a total or complete way

Ex: They absolutely believed in the cause .

spotless [adjective]

completely clean and free from any marks, stains, or blemishes

Ex: His car was spotless after a thorough wash and wax , gleaming in the sunlight .

businessman [noun]

a man who does business activities like running a company

Ex: The businessman purchased an island for his retirement .

showroom [noun]

a commercial space or facility where products or services are displayed or demonstrated to potential customers

Ex: The electronics showroom had all the latest gadgets , from smartphones to laptops .

expensive [adjective]

having a high price

Ex: The restaurant had expensive prices , but the food was delicious .

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