Sycamore Row — Vocabulary
John Grisham
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assetsthings of financial value The company has strong assets and a good credit history, so the bank will loan them money at a low interest rate.more Show sample from book Hubbard, in his will, directed his executor to sell all of his assets for fair value and reduce everything to cash.p.186.144 more Show general definition for assets (as in: the company's assets & liabilities) things of financial value; or a listing of the cash value of things owned Show editor's word notes Assets are often considered with their opposite, liabilities (debt and other financial obligations).
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testamentevidence Her big jump in grades was a testament to the hours she spent studying each night.more Show sample from book Is there a last will and testament?p.17.741 more testament → last will and testament:a final will (written instructions expressing how somebody wants their property distributed after they die) Show general definition evidence or proof of something, or a formal written statement — such as a will or one of the two main parts of the Christian Bible Show editor's word notes Most commonly, you can substitute "evidence" or "proof" for testament. But see the first exemplary sample sentences for other common word substitutions.
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testimonythe statement of a witness at a trial Her emotional testimony moved the jury.more Show sample from book Judge, what she says today will be sworn testimony, and it will become a part of the record in this case.†p.287.941 more something that serves as evidence -- especially a statement at a trial or hearing Show general definition something that serves as evidence -- especially a statement at a trial or hearing
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testifytestify → testified:provided oral evidence in court She testified against the robber.more Show sample from book In her deposition, Lettie had given as many of these names as she could remember, or so she testified.†p.328.832 more testify → testified:provided evidence of something -- especially oral evidence in court Show general definition provide evidence of something -- especially to say something under oath in a court of law
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crucialvery important Doing well on the ACT is crucial to getting into the college I want to attend.more Show sample from book Since she and Herschel spent so little time with their father, their testimony would not be that crucial at trial.†p.302.917 more Show general definition very important or necessary -- often because it determines how something else will turn out
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paroleconditional early release from imprisonment Being home by 10 pm is one of the conditions of my parole.more Show sample from book Because of Buckley, here they were twenty-seven months later staring at parole for a little thug who'd been trying to impress the Klan.†p.214.219 more conditional early release from imprisonment in which a person is required to com… Show general definition for parole (as in: released on parole) conditional early release from imprisonment in which a person is required to comply with special conditions
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relevantimportant (related in a meaningful way) Shannon tells an interesting story, but it's not relevant to the decision we have to make.more Show sample from book "Oh, it's very relevant, Your Honor," Lanier said casually and with the benefit of months of preparation.†p.576.69 more relating in a meaningful way to the issue in question Show general definition relating in a meaningful way to the issue in question
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mortgageproperty loan We are the proud owners of a new home and a $100,000 mortgage.more Show sample from book The land around it was thick with hardwoods, valuable timber Seth had mortgaged repeatedly and parlayed into wealth.†p.3.317 more mortgage → mortgaged:pledged as collateral (something that has to be given to the lender if the loan isn't paid as agreed) Show general definition a real estate loan; or to offer real estate as collateral for a loan (collateral is something that has to be given to the lender if the loan isn't paid as agreed)
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venueevent location It's a perfect venue for a wedding reception.more Show sample from book With no one present to argue for a change of venue or removal of the judge, those motions were denied.†p.243.216 more Show general definition event location -- especially a performance, meeting, or gathering or: law: the jurisdiction where a trial will be held
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nonethelessin spite of that (used to connect contrasting ideas) Sometimes she gets angry and loses her temper, but I love her nonetheless.more Show sample from book Jake was weary of the topic but now thankful for it nonetheless; it kept attention away from the Hubbard case.†p.460.711 more Show general definition in spite of that (Used to connect contrasting ideas. Other synonyms could include words and phrases such as nevertheless, all the same, still, and however.)
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advocateadvocate → advocates:publicly supports She advocates stricter gun control.more Show sample from book I am the lawyer for Mr. Hubbard's estate, and in that capacity it's my job to advocate in favor of this will and to follow its terms.†p.136.54 more recommend or publicly support Show general definition for advocate (as in: to advocate) to recommend or publicly support (someone or something)
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advocate#2a person who publicly supports and works to advance a cause She is a passionate advocate for children's welfare.more Show sample from book Why should I be an advocate for this slipshod, last-minute, handwritten piece of crap that gives everything to an undeserving black housekeeper who probably had too much influence over the old boy.†p.101.34 more a person who publicly supports Show general definition for advocate (as in: an advocate supporting) a person who publicly supports and works to advance a cause or more rarely: someone acting in the role of a defense lawyer in England's past and in some jurisdictions today
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depositionpretrial questioning of a witness The purpose of a deposition is to discover facts and obtain evidence.more Show sample from book Jake could envision her deposition in the near future, in a room full of hyped-up lawyers all clamoring for the floor and the chance to grill her about what she and Mr. Hubbard did and did not do.p.136.352 more formal questioning of a witness before a trial Show general definition for deposition (as in: gave her deposition) a pretrial questioning of a witness or the resulting transcript
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litigatego to court to settle I'm hoping we won't have to litigate the matter.more Show sample from book Those guys know how to litigate.†p.133.731 more use a court to settle a disagreement with force of law Show general definition use a court to settle a disagreement with force of law
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docketofficial schedule (of cases) The judge reviewed the court docket to see which cases were scheduled for the day.more Show sample from book She said, "This is a docket book from the 1920s, specifically August of 1927 through October of 1928."†p.430.915 more a list of things Show general definition a list of things -- especially cases to be tried in court or items to discuss in a meeting or less commonly: to add something to such a list
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disposethrow away (get rid of) How will they dispose of the waste?more Show sample from book Seth had purchased it at a pharmacy in Tupelo six days before he died, then he apparently disposed of it; thus, there was no proof of how much or how little he'd actually consumed.p.532.34 more dispose → disposed:got rid Show general definition for dispose (as in: dispose of the waste) to throw away
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dispose#2settle something so it no longer requires attention I expect them to dispose of the matter this afternoon.more Show sample from book Drag it out, burn some clock, give Harry Rex enough time to get the divorce final, give the system enough time to dispose of Simeon and ship him away, and give the county some distance between the horror of the moment, the two burials, and the fight over the estate of Seth Hubbard.p.382.74 more Show general definition for dispose (as in: dispose of the matter) to settle something so it no longer requires attention
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stipulatestipulate → stipulates:formally states The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her lifemore Show sample from book At Judge Atlee's heavy-handed insistence, the handwriting was stipulated to be that of Henry Seth Hubbard.†p.439.46 more stipulate → stipulated:to formally state Show general definition for stipulate (as in: she stipulated) to formally state -- such as a condition, or a requirement of a contract, or an opinion of a circumstance that has legal significance
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liabilityliability → liabilities:cash value of things owed The company's liabilities exceed its assets. I do not think it can borrow more money.more Show sample from book Mr. Amburgh was vice president of my holding company and has a working knowledge of my assets and liabilities.p.30.27 more liability → liabilities:debt and other financial obligations Show general definition for liability (as in: liabilities on the balance sheet) the cash value that an accountant would place on things that are owed; or the things owed
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liability#2legal responsibility The company accepted full liability for the accident.more Show sample from book Two years earlier, his firm had spent $200,000 on a product liability case, and lost.p.493.77 more Show general definition for liability (as in: legal liability) legal obligation or responsibility (that can result in lawsuits)