Legal Terminology Flashcards

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Censor / Censorship

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To keep someone from saying something, or expressing their opinion about a certain topic.

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Press

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Members of the media, including news stations, news reporters, newspapers/websites, Twitter, news websites, etc.

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Speech

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Any form of spoken, written, or visual expression. Could include pictures, movies, radio, etc.

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Procedure / Procedural

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Certain steps that someone must take before they can do something; like a checklist.

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Incriminate

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To make someone look guilty of a crime.

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Interrogate / Interrogation

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To ask someone a series of questions.

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Admission

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When someone admits to doing something.

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Custody / Custodial

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To hold someone in one place. To have custody over someone means they are in your care.

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Jury

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A group of 12 people who are randomly selected to observe a trial and decide whether the person is guilty or innocent.

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Trial Court

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The court where a trial takes place. This is where lawyers put on evidence and a jury decides whether someone is guilty or innocent.