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Jemima New Words > Crime and Criminality > Flashcards

Crime and Criminality Flashcards

1
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Contrary to or prohibited by law

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Unlawful

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2
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Someone who commits a crime

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Perpetrator

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3
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The state or quality of being involved in criminal activities

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Criminality

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4
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Suspicious or questionable

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Shady

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5
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To enter a building or property illegally

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Break into

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6
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To avoid punishment for a crime

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Get away with

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7
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In prison or jail

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Behind bars

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8
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To be in a position where one is vulnerable or at risk

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To be in the line of fire

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To accept responsibility or blame, often for someone else’s actions

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To take the fall

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10
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Furthermore

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In addition; moreover

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11
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Conversely; looking at the opposite perspective

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On the flip side

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12
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According to legal standards or perspectives

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In the eyes of the law

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13
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To be apprehended while in the act of committing a crime

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Caught red-handed

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14
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Forbidden by law, rules, or custom

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Illicit

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15
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Suspicious, unreliable, or of questionable character

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Sketchy

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16
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To appear in court and be judged for a crime

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Stand trial

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17
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To extort money through threats or intimidation

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Shake down

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18
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To punish someone to the fullest extent of the law

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Throw the book at someone

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To be in trouble or facing difficulties

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To be in hot water

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Considering; taking into account

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In light of

21
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Regarding; in terms of - informal phrase

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When it comes to

22
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The process of helping offenders become law-abiding citizens

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Rehabilitation and reintegration

23
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To escape punishment or consequences

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Get off scot-free

24
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The act of killing another person

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Homicide

25
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The act of killing oneself

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Suicide

26
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Considering the larger perspective or overall context

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In the grand scheme of things

27
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An approach that focuses on repairing harm caused by criminal behavior and reintegrating offenders into society

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Restorative justice

28
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To experience the same negative treatment or consequences that one has inflicted on others

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Get a taste of your own medicine

29
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Their primary role is to provide legal advice, represent clients in legal matters, and advocate for their interests in a court of law.

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Lawyer

30
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They are often the first responders to incidents of crime, accidents, and emergencies.

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Police Officer

31
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They work to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and analyze information to solve complex cases.

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Detective

32
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To carry out or perform an illegal or wrongful act

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Commit

33
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To take someone else’s property without permission

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Steal

34
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To take property from a person or place using force

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Rob

35
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To break into a building with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft

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Burglarize

36
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To steal money or property entrusted to one’s care

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Embezzle

37
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To abduct or seize someone against their will

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Kidnap

38
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To kill another person with intent

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Murder

39
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To physically attack someone

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Assault

40
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To willfully damage or destroy property

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Vandalize

41
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To deceive or trick someone for financial gain

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Fraud

42
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To move goods illegally, often across borders

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Smuggle

43
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To enter someone’s property without permission

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Trespass

44
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To take control of a vehicle or aircraft by force

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Hijack

45
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To forcibly take someone away against their will

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Abduct

46
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To produce fake or imitation items, often for financial gain

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Counterfeit

47
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To plan together secretly to commit an illegal act

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Conspire

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