{"id":725,"date":"2020-12-14T06:28:26","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T06:28:26","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-07-17T05:47:43","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T12:47:43","slug":"law-and-court-articles-vocabulary-list-with-definitions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/blog\/law-and-court-articles-vocabulary-list-with-definitions\/","title":{"rendered":"Law and Court vocabulary list with definitions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"words-head\" id=\"words-1328207965\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5017566440575750\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5017566440575750\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3340569236\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Law and Court vocabulary list with definitions<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Law and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/dictionary\/court\" target=\"_blank\">Court<\/a>:<\/strong> A <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/dictionary\/law\" target=\"_blank\">law<\/a> court is a place where legal matters are decided by a judge and jury or by a magistrate.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n                <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5017566440575750\" data-ad-slot=\"3406615517\" data-ad-format=\"link\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n                <script>\n                     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n                <\/script>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">List of Law and Court vocabulary<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Judge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Court<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trial<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verdict<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plaintiff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defendant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prosecutor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defense Attorney<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Witness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Testimony<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subpoena<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affidavit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deposition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arraignment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bond<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indictment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guilty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not Guilty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acquittal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conviction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sentence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appeal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Misdemeanor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Felony<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prosecution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defense<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Litigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Settlement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complaint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hearing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Judgment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Injunction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parole<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Probation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custody<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bailiff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clerk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Court Reporter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grand Jury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Petit Jury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross-Examination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct Examination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Objection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overruled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustained<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perjury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restitution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plea Bargain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warrant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Precedent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ordinance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Case Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Civil Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Criminal Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Damages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Negligence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mediation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arbitration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accused<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arbitrator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Argument<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attachment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attorney<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Auction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banishment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barrister<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bribe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Claim<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Client<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complainant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compromise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dacoity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Decree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deportation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dismissal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fraud<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hanging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Homicide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Imprisonment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Issue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Judgement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Juror<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Justice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Murder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Officer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Party<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Persecution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Petition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plaint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pleader<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prisoner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Punishment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Riot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robbery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Session<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suicide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transportation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whipping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Law and Court vocabulary with definitions and example<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Judge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> An official who presides over a court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jury<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence presented.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The jury found the defendant guilty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Court<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A place where legal cases are heard and decided.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The trial was held in the county court.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trial<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A formal examination of evidence in court to decide guilt or innocence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The trial lasted for three weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Verdict<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> The decision of a jury or judge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The jury delivered a verdict of not guilty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plaintiff<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The plaintiff accused the defendant of breach of contract.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Defendant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The defendant denied all charges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prosecutor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A legal representative who presents the case against the defendant in a criminal trial.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of theft.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Defense Attorney<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A lawyer who represents the defendant in a legal proceeding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The defense attorney presented evidence to refute the charges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Witness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A person who gives testimony in a court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The witness testified that he saw the defendant at the scene of the crime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Evidence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> Information presented in court to prove or disprove allegations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The evidence included fingerprints and DNA samples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Testimony<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A formal written or spoken statement given in court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The witness&#8217;s testimony was crucial to the case.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Subpoena<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A legal document ordering someone to attend court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The witness was served with a subpoena to appear in court.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Affidavit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> She submitted an affidavit stating her whereabouts during the incident.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deposition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> The process of giving sworn evidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The lawyer took the deposition of the key witness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Arraignment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A court proceeding in which the charges are read to the defendant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> During the arraignment, the defendant pleaded not guilty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bail<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> Temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition of a monetary deposit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> He was released on bail pending his trial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bond<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A form of bail, where a bonding company guarantees the defendant&#8217;s appearance in court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The family posted bond to secure his release.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Indictment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The grand jury issued an indictment against the suspect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plea<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A defendant&#8217;s answer to a charge (guilty, not guilty, or no contest).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The defendant entered a plea of not guilty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Guilty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> Found responsible for a crime by a court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The jury found him guilty of fraud.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Not Guilty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> Found not responsible for a crime by a court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The defendant was declared not guilty by the jury.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Acquittal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they were charged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The case ended in acquittal for the accused.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conviction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> He had a previous conviction for burglary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sentence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> The punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty by a court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> She received a sentence of five years in prison.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Appeal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> Apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The defendant plans to appeal the verdict.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Misdemeanor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A minor wrongdoing or crime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> He was charged with a misdemeanor for disorderly conduct.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Felony<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A serious crime usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> Armed robbery is considered a felony.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prosecution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The prosecution presented its case to the jury.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Defense<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> The case presented by or on behalf of the party accused of a crime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The defense argued that there was insufficient evidence to convict.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Litigation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> The process of taking legal action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The company is involved in litigation over a patent dispute.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Settlement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> An official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The case was resolved through a financial settlement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> An order to appear before a judge or magistrate, or the writ containing it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> He received a summons to appear in court.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Complaint<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A formal statement naming the plaintiff and the defendant and describing the nature of the lawsuit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The complaint was filed in the district court.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Motion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A formal request made to a judge for an order or judgment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The defense filed a motion to dismiss the case.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hearing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A session at which a judge listens to testimonies or arguments in a case.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The preliminary hearing is set for next month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Judgment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> The official decision of a court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The judgment was in favor of the plaintiff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Injunction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> An authoritative warning or order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The court issued an injunction to stop the construction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parole<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> The release of a prisoner temporarily or permanently before the completion of a sentence, on the promise of good behavior.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> He was granted parole after serving ten years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Probation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> The release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behavior under supervision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> She was placed on probation for two years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Custody<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> The protective care or guardianship of someone or something.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The parents were granted joint custody of their children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Arrest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> The act of apprehending someone for suspected criminal activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The suspect was arrested at the scene of the crime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Charge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A formal accusation made against someone, often in criminal cases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> He was charged with theft.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bailiff<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition:<\/strong> An officer of the court whose duties include keeping order and assisting the judge and jury.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The bailiff escorted the defendant into the 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