trial: the hearing of statements and showing of objects, etc. in a law court to judge if a person is guilty of a crime or to decide a case or a legal matter
noun- Trial by jury is a fundamental right.
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victim: someone or something that has been hurt, damaged, or killed or has suffered, either because of the actions of someone or something else, or because of illness or chance
noun- The children are the innocent/helpless victims of the fighting
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Fine: Good or good enough; healthy and well.
Adjective. The apartments are very small, which is fine for one person.
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verdict: an opinion or decision made after judging the facts that are given, especially one made at the end of a trial
noun- The jury reached/returned a unanimous verdict of (not) guilty.
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serve time: to work for; to do your duty to
verb- She has served on the committee for the last 15 years.
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Lose 20 points!
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Win 25 points!
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Win 25 points!
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Lose 25 points!
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Innocent:(of a person) not guilty of a particular crime.
Adjective. He firmly believes that she is innocent of the crime.
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prison: a building where criminals are forced to live as a punishment
noun- Conditions in the prison are said to be appalling.
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Court: A place where trials and other legal cases happen, or the people present in such a place, especially the officials and those deciding if someone is guilty.
Noun. Protestors gathered outside the court to await the verdict.
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Accuse- to say that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind
Verb- "It wasn't my fault." "Don't worry, I'm not accusing you."
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Culprit: Someone who has done something wrong.
Noun. Police hope the public will help them to find the culprits.
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testify: (of a person) to speak seriously about something, especially in a law court, or to give or provide proof
verb- He testified that he had seen the man leaving the building around the time of the murder.
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Swap points!
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Win 50 points!
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Take points!
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Go to last place!
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suspect: to think or believe something to be true or probable
verb- So far, the police do not suspect foul play.
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Sentence- a punishment given by a judge in court to a person or organization after they have been found guilty of doing something wrong
noun- The offence carries a jail/prison/life/five-year sentence.