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Legal system/ Judiciary - Vocabulary - English lesson

Legal system (GB) / Judiciary ( US)
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Offenses

Violation of the law

Offense (US)
Offence (GB)

Fraud

Violation of trust

Blackmail

Contraband

Theft

Burglary

Hold-up

Armed attack

Hostage-taking

Murder

Arson

Abduction

Kidnapping

Drug trafficking

Drug dealing

Rape

Offenders

Fraudster

Con artist

Blackmailer

Thief

Burglar

Smuggler

Attacker

Mugger(familier)

(drug) trafficker

(drug) dealer

Killer

Murderer

Assassin

Arsonist

Rapist

Police

Detective

Detective constable

Inspector

Investigation

Clue/ Lead

To arrest

To be under arrest

At the court

Trial

Case

Evidence

Defendant
Accused

Victim

Witness

Judge

Lawyer

Defence

To enter a plea of guilty/
not guilty

Prosecution

Presiding judge

Jury – juror

Pleadings

Conviction

Verdict
Sentence

'Not guilty' verdict

Fine

Bail

Reprieve

Suspended sentence

Reduced sentence

Imprisonment

Remand

Life sentence

Complete the sentences.

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