v words Flashcards
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Warrant-n.
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A written court order that authorizes the search of property or the arrest of a person.
2
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GED-n.
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Stands for general equivalency diploma. It’s earned by passing series of tests, offered as an alternative to a traditional high school diploma.
3
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Felony-n.
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A serious crime usually punishable by a year or
longer in jail.
4
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Shoplifting-n.
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The criminal act of taking or hiding merchandise from a store without paying for it.
5
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Mediation-n.
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A court process where 2 people who have a dispute try to reach an agreement with the help of a neutral mediator, then the agreement is sent to the judge for approval.
