Legal and Historical Terms

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Subpoena

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A written order that commands someone to appear in court to give evidence

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Habeas Corpus

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An order to bring a jailed person before a judge or court to find out if the person should really be in jail.

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Pro Bono

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For good, doing legal work for free

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Affidavit

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A written report which is signed by a person who promises that information is true

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Plebeians

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People who were in the lower class of Rome

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Patricians

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People who were upper class of Rome (Small in Number and Powerful)

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Aqueduct

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A structure for carrying water

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Legion

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The largest military unit of the Roman army

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Gladiator

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A man trained to fight with weapons against other men or wild animals in an arena.

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Circus Maximus

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An ancient Roman chariot-racing stadium and mass entertainment venue in Rome, Italy.