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Crime Vocabulary Un7
Crime and Punishment
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Intermediate
05/08/2023

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sentence (v./n.)
Definition
A punishment given by a judge in court to someone after they have been found guilty of a crime.
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barrister (n.)
Definition
A type of lawyer who is qualified to give legal advice, who works mainly in court and can represent you there.
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commit (a crime) (v.)
Definition
To do something illigal or wrong.
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accuse (v.)
Definition
To say thet someone has done something wrong or commited a crime.
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the accused (n.)
Definition
The person people say has done something wrong.
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guilty (adj.)
Definition
responsible for doing something wrong or commiting a crime
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innocent (adj.)
Definition
not responsible for doing something wrong
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witness (v./n.)
Definition
To see something or the person who sees a crime/accident happen
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judge (v./n.)
Definition
The person in charge of a court who decides on the punishment of people found guilty of a crime.
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jury (n.)
Definition
A random group of people who listen to the evidence and decide whether a person is guilty or innocent.
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verdict (n.)
Definition
The decision made by the jury if someone is guilty or not-guilty of a crime.
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prison (n.)
Definition
A secure building that criminals are required to live in as a punishment.
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restraining order (n.)
Definition
An instruction given by a judge telling someone something they are not allowed to do, eg. be closer than 100 meters to someone.
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fine (v./n.)
Definition
Money to be paid as punishment for commiting a crime.
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