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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
to arrest
[Verb]

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

Ex: Authorities are currently arresting suspects at the scene of the crime .
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burglar
[noun]

someone who illegally enters a place in order to steal something

Ex: The burglar was caught on surveillance cameras , making it easy for the police to identify and arrest him .
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cell
[noun]

a very small enclosed space in which a prisoner is kept

Ex: He spent hours alone in his cell, contemplating his actions and their consequences .
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to charge
[Verb]

to officially accuse someone of an offense

Ex: Right now , the legal team is charging individuals involved in the corruption scandal .
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to do something that is against the law

Ex: They were sentenced to prison for committing a serious crime.
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court
[noun]

the place in which legal proceedings are conducted

Ex: The Supreme Court's decision set a legal precedent.
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criminal
[noun]

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

Ex: The criminal confessed to robbing the bank .
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detective
[noun]

a person, especially a police officer, whose job is to investigate and solve crimes and catch criminals

Ex: The police department asked the detective to reveal the identity of the culprit .
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DNA
[noun]

(biochemistry) a chemical substance that carries the genetic information, which is present in every cell and some viruses

Ex: DNA contains the instructions for building proteins in the body .
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evidence
[noun]

a statement, document, or object that is used in a law court for establishing facts

Ex: The evidence was overwhelming , and the jury quickly reached a verdict , convicting the defendant of all charges .
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to fine
[Verb]

to make someone pay a sum of money as punishment for violation of the law

Ex: He was fined for littering in a public area .
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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: Fingerprint evidence played a crucial role in convicting the perpetrator of the murder.
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fine
[noun]

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

Ex: The judge imposed a fine on the company for environmental violations .
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forensic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The detective relied on forensic evidence to solve the case .
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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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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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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 jury was composed of individuals from various professions and backgrounds .
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to kidnap
[Verb]

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

Ex: She was terrified when she realized that they intended to kidnap her .
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offense
[noun]

any act that is against a law

Ex: He was arrested for a minor offense, but was released with a warning .
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penalty
[noun]

a punishment given for breaking a rule, law, or legal agreement

Ex: He was given a penalty for breaking the terms of his contract .
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a criminal who steals money or other goods from people's pockets or bags

Ex: He had to cancel his credit cards after a pickpocket took his wallet during the festival .
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proof
[noun]

information or evidence that proves the truth or existence of something

Ex: She offered proof of her payment by showing the receipt from the transaction .
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the act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong

Ex: He accepted his punishment without complaint .
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robbery
[noun]

the crime of stealing money or goods from someone or somewhere, especially by violence or threat

Ex: The jewelry store was hit by a robbery in broad daylight , with expensive items stolen .
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to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

Ex: After the trial , the judge carefully sentenced the convicted murderer .
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to steal goods from a store by secretly taking them without paying

Ex: The employee noticed the man shoplifting and immediately called the police .
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to steal
[Verb]

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

Ex: While we were at the party , someone was stealing valuables from the guests .
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suspect
[noun]

someone who is believed to be guilty of an offence

Ex: Despite being a suspect, he insisted he was innocent until proven guilty .
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suspicious
[Adjective]

not conforming to the expected or usual pattern, giving rise to doubt or concern

Ex: A suspicious noise came from the dark alley .
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to start a legal process against someone or something to resolve a dispute

Ex: He took the matter to court to resolve the ongoing property dispute with his neighbor.
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thief
[noun]

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

Ex: The thief attempted to escape through the alley , but the police quickly cornered him .
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to trace
[Verb]

to find someone or something, often by following a series of clues or evidence

Ex: The investigators recently traced the counterfeit money to a local printing shop .
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trial
[noun]

a legal process where a judge and jury examine evidence in court to decide if the accused is guilty

Ex: The lawyer prepared extensively for the trial, gathering all necessary documents and witness statements .
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a rule made by the government, an authority, etc. to control or govern something within a particular area

Ex: Environmental regulations limit the amount of pollutants that factories can release into the air and water .
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a necessary condition that has to be fulfilled

Ex: Submitting the application on time is a strict requirement.
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system
[noun]

a procedure or process for obtaining an objective

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to forbid
[Verb]

to not give permission typically through the use of authority, rules, etc.

Ex: The law forbids smoking in public places like restaurants and bars .
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