An Innocent Client — Vocabulary
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Exemplary sample	Uses	ACT/SAT
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defendanta person (or institution) legally accused or sued in court The defendant is confident she will be found innocent.more Show sample from book Representing the defendant, Judge.†p.102.133 more a person or institution legally accused or sued in court
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testifytestify → testified:provided oral evidence in court She testified against the robber.more Show sample from book It looks like we can impeach Julie if she testifies.†p.113.326 more testify → testifies:provides 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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bailiffcourt officer responsible for keeping order in the court The bailiff escorted them from the courtroom.more Show sample from book The bailiff gingerly escorted Angel to the podium in front of the jury box, directly to the judge's right.p.102.525 more Show general definition court officer responsible for keeping order in the court including custody of the jury, and custody of prisoners while in court
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testimonythe statement of a witness at a trial Her emotional testimony moved the jury.more Show sample from book "That testimony has no credibility," he said.†p.249.120 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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probationperiod of being watched closely After breaking school rules, she was put on disciplinary probation for the rest of the semester.more Show sample from book She'd agreed to plead guilty to two counts of felony theft, to accept the minimum sentence of three years on each count, and to forego a probation hearing.†p.214.712 more a period of testing Show general definition a period of time when a person is being tested or watched to see if they meet certain expectations or follow rules
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evaluateevaluate → evaluating:thinking carefully and making a judgment about I'm evaluating colleges and deciding which I want to apply to.more Show sample from book First of all, I need to know why you won't submit to a psychological evaluation.†p.145.73 more evaluate → evaluation:the process of thinking carefully and making a judgment about something Show general definition to think carefully and make a judgment about something
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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 The warrant the judge signed authorized the TBI to search the Mouse's Tail for any evidence relevant to the murder of John Paul Tester.†p.68.12 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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rationalrational → rationally:in a reasonable manner It's hard to think rationally when I'm this upset.more Show sample from book And as much as you want to think we should be civilized right now, as much as you want to deal with this rationally, there comes a time, Caroline.†p.165.54 more rational → rationally:reasonable, able to think clearly, or based on logic rather than emotion Show general definition for rational (as in: rational behavior) reasonable, able to think clearly, or based on logic rather than emotion
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primarilymainly Did the author mention multiple companies primarily to demonstrate diversity of solutions or to show that interest in the industry is widespread?more Show sample from book He'd been divorced twice, primarily because of his affinity for younger women, but the good people of the First Judicial District didn't seem to mind.†p.13.52 more Show general definition mainly (most importantly)
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notoriouswell known for something bad He was a notorious drug dealer.more Show sample from book Glass had been a notorious drinker and womanizer for more than three decades.†p.13.43 more
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mitigatemitigate → mitigating:serving to make less harmful or unpleasant Don't judge her so harshly until you consider the mitigating circumstances.more Show sample from book He did the same thing with the mitigation expert.†p.144.42 more mitigate → mitigation:reduction in harm or unpleasantness Show general definition make less harmful or unpleasant
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perpetualcontinuing forever A perpetual flame burns beside the grave of John F. Kennedy.more Show sample from book Her left eyebrow was slightly higher than her right, giving the impression that she was perpetually interested, or maybe perpetually perplexed.†p.79.32 more perpetual → perpetually:continuing forever without change; OR occurring so frequently it seems constant Show general definition continuing forever without change; or occurring so frequently it seems constant
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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 You agree to a sentence of life without the possibility of parole.†p.4.74 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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subsequentfollowing Her guess was proven right by subsequent developments.more Show sample from book I'd been half-jokingly telling myself I was nuts for years, but with everything that had happened over the late spring and summer, beginning with Sarah's release from jail and subsequent return, I'd found myself falling deeper and deeper into a mental abyss.†p.267.21 more following something else Show general definition following something else
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perjurythe criminal offense of telling lies in court after formally promising to tell the truth They did not charge her with theft. They charged her for perjury during her testimony to the grand jury.more Show sample from book It was my first reality check when it came to cops committing perjury.†p.184.94 more the criminal offense of telling lies after formally promising to tell the truth Show general definition the criminal offense of telling lies after formally promising to tell the truth -- such as when testifying in a court trial
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belligerenthostile or combative She spoke to her teacher in a belligerent tone and was sent to the office.more Show sample from book Judge Green was always at his most belligerent in front of the television cameras.†p.99.23 more hostile (the attitude of one eager to fight)… Show general definition hostile (the attitude of one eager to fight); or one already engaged in a fight or war
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misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony In that state, one year is the maximum prison time for a misdemeanor.more Show sample from book Three drug possessions, two misdemeanor thefts, three prostitution convictions.†p.194.33 more
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waivenot enforce They will waive the foreign language requirement for students who are already bilingual.more Show sample from book Do you waive the formal reading of the indictment?p.103.12 more not enforce the right of Show general definition for waive (as in: waive the right) not enforce something to which one would otherwise be entitled
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affidavitwritten statement made under oath She described the incident in an affidavit.more Show sample from book Landers spent the afternoon drafting an affidavit for a search warrant and running down a judge.†p.67.82 more a written statement made under oath Show general definition a written statement made under oath
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manslaughterunintentional killing of a person The girl who sent texts to her boyfriend encouraging him to kill himself was charged with involuntary manslaughter.more Show sample from book If they go with voluntary manslaughter, she'd be eligible for probation, but I doubt if Judge Green would grant it.†p.318.42 more manslaughter → voluntary manslaughter:not planning to kill a person, but then intentionally killing in the heat of passion Show general definition unintentional killing of a person Show editor's word notes Manslaughter can be involuntary (as when a drunk driver accidentally kills someone), or voluntary (as when there was no plan to kill someone, but then the person kills in the heat of passion).