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The word prove means to demonstrate the truth or existence of (something) by evidence or argument. start learning
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to show that (something) is true by providing facts, information etc He claims the police destroyed records that could prove the officer’s innocence.
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A surprise visit at dawn, especially by police searching for criminals or illicit goods. ‘armed police carried out a dawn raid’ ‘five men have been arrested in a dawn raid on a caravan site’ start learning
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an attack or operation by soldiers or police that happens very early in the morning The police carried out dawn raids on the suspects’ houses.
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Do (survey, investigation, research, review, plan, threat) When you carry something out, you do a task. It's going to be difficult to carry out that plan. start learning
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to do something that needs to be organised and planned It became clear that Smith had carried out the crime.
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Driving is the controlled operation and movement of a motorized vehicle with wheels, such as a car, motorcycle, truck, or bus by either a human or computer controller. start learning
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the activity of driving a car, truck etc He had to appear in court for a driving offence.
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Give a spoken or written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated. start learning
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to tell the police or someone in authority that an accident or crime has happened I’d like to report a crime.
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coming or occurring before something else; prior: the previous owner. start learning
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having happened or existed before the event, time, or thing that you are talking about now I’ve met him before on two previous occasions.
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To attempt to change a legal decision. Don't worry, we will appeal against the judge's sentence. start learning
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to make a formal request to a court or someone in authority asking for a decision to be changed Both men intend to appeal against their sentences.
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a strong complaint expressing disagreement, disapproval, or opposition: Protests have been made/registered by many people who would be affected by the proposed changes. start learning
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to state very firmly that something is true, when other people do not believe you Years later, he is still protesting his innocence.
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You will commit a crime in the future. to do; perform; perpetrate: to commit murder; to commit an error. start learning
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to do something wrong or illegal Women commit fewer crimes than men.
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to defer to a later time on specified conditions | suspend sentence start learning
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if a criminal’s sentence is suspended, they are told they will be sent to prison if they do anything else illegal within the time mentioned The judge suspended his sentence for two years.
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What is a drug? “Drugs are substances that change the intended functioning of the mind and/ or body and that are being used for reasons other than the treatment of a medical condition”. start learning
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connected with or caused by illegal substances such as marijuana or cocaine, which some people take in order to feel happy, relaxed, or excited She was sentenced to six months in prison for drugs-related offences.
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A police raid is a raid by law enforcement officers often in the early morning or late at night, hoping to use the element of surprise to arrest targets start learning
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a surprise visit made to a place by the police to search for something illegal Two suspects were arrested during the police raid.
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a sudden and unexpected visit by the police, often involving forced entry, with the aim of finding any illegal drugs start learning
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a surprise visit made to a place by the police to search for illegal drugs There was a drugs raid in the next street last night.
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“ Anybody who understands the justice system knows innocent people are convicted every day". start learning
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a wrongful conviction is unfair or illegal because the person affected by it has done nothing wrong Her wrongful conviction meant that she went to prison for an offence she didn’t commit.
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not easily or readily done; requiring much labor, skill, or planning to be performed successfully; hard: a difficult job. start learning
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hard to do, understand, or deal with It’s difficult to see how more savings can be made
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I don't want to like you but I can't help it. start learning
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used to say that someone is unable to change their behaviour or feelings, or to prevent themselves from doing something I can’t help the way I feel about you. "Stop biting your nails.’ ‘I can’t help it.’
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Everything is my fault. a mistake, especially something for which you are to blame start learning
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if something bad that has happened is your fault, you should be blamed for it, because you made a mistake or failed to do something I’m really sorry, but it’s not my fault.
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I love you. | Ily2 (I love you two) | say it properly start learning
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unusual, strange, or difficult to explain It’s funny how you remember the words of songs, even ones you don’t really like.
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A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behaviour start learning
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used when you wish a situation was different, and you feel sad or disappointed It’s a shame that you have to leave so soon.
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used to say how something seems, especially from what you know about it or from what you can see Police say there appear to be signs of a break-in.
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Life is too important to be taken seriously. start learning
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an important event, decision, problem etc has a big effect or influence on people’s lives or on events in the future It’s important to explain the procedure to the patient.
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As a verb, to wonder means ‘to ask yourself’ or ‘to think about something,’ ‘to have doubts about something,’ and also ‘to be amazed,’ usually followed by at. start learning
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used to say that you are not surprised by something It’s no wonder you’ve got a headache, the amount you drank last night.
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Freedom, trust, justice, love, rule of law, peace, prosperity, dignity, equality start learning
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the basic rights that many societies think every person should have to be treated in a fair equal way without cruelty, for example by their government, or the right to vote There are claims of human rights being violated in the country.
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infringment, licensing, secrets, law, industrial, protection, trademark, brand, patent, invention, copyright start learning
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something which someone has invented or has the right to make or sell, especially something that cannot legally be copied by other people I wrote this book, so it is my intellectual property.
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Child labour refers to the employment of children in any work that deprives children of their childhood, interferes with their ability to attend regular school, and that is mentally, physically, socially or morally dangerous and harmful. start learning
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the use of children to do work that is normally done by adults The company has been accused of using child labour for the production of its garments.
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land | labor | capital | economic development | Economic development is the process by which a nation improves the economic, political, and social well-being of its people. start learning
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the process of gradually becoming financially bigger, better, stronger, or more advanced The US has been keen to encourage economic development in Egypt.
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Why do we kill people who kill people to show killing people is wrong? start learning
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punishment which involves killing someone who has committed a crime In some states, capital punishment is used for murderers.
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Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddism, Sikhism start learning
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freedom to have any religious beliefs The people were given religious freedom for the first time in the country’s history.
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reduce, reuse, recycle, recover start learning
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knowledge or understanding of how the air, water, and land on Earth are affected by man’s activities Political organisations have tried to raise environmental awareness.
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laws that limit the ways in which guns can be sold, owned, and used The NRA are against gun control in any form.
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illegal immigration began in 1492 start learning
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the process of entering another country illegally in order to live there permanently He called for a common European policy on illegal immigration.
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CIVIL RIGHTS Prevent discrimination CIVIL LIBERTIES Provide basic rights and freedom start learning
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the right to be free to do what you want within the law Detention without trial threatens our civil liberties.
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Global markets Hayek! Free trade The invisible hand! Laissez-faire is fair! Protectionism costs jobs! start learning
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a situation in which the goods coming into or going out of a country are not controlled or taxed We want to encourage free trade across Europe.
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Freedom of speech should have no limits. start learning
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the legal right to say what you want We will defend freedom of speech and oppose censorship.
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white - collar crime is: "as crime committed by people of high social position in the course of their occupations." start learning
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crimes by professional people that involve ways of illegally getting money White-collar crime costs American companies over $100 billion a year.
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Illiteracy is a life sentence. start learning
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the situation of not knowing how to read or write Illiteracy in modern Britain cannot be permitted.
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Literacy is defining to the ability of read and write. It is an evolving concept which entails not only the grasping abilities of printed text but also the skills to adapt visual entities and technological awareness as well. start learning
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Literacy The modern term's meaning has been expanded to include the ability to use language, numbers, images, computers, and other basic means to understand, communicate, gain useful knowledge and use the dominant symbol systems of a culture. Problem Solving Communication Synthesis Technology Critical Thinking
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homeless | jobless. What is poverty? — Poverty is not just a lack of money. It's about a lack of hope. start learning
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the situation or experience of being poor Millions of elderly people live in poverty.
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What is gender inequality: gender inequality is the unequal treatment or perceptions of individuals based on their gender, It arises from differences in socially constructed gender roles. start learning
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when men and women are treated differently, in a way that is unfair Gender inequality means that many women are paid less than men for the same job.
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the control of the information and ideas circulated within a society. The worst part about censorship is... start learning
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the practice or system of censoring something Censorship of books is common in some countries.
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Ageism is the stereotypical construction of old age. start learning
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unfair treatment of people because they are old The new law aims to stop ageism in the workplace.
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criminal activities that are planned and controlled by powerful groups and carried out on a large scale. start learning
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a large and powerful organisation of criminals Organised crime is involved in drug trafficking.
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It can range from playing loud music to racial and other forms of harassment, including threatening behaviour, acts of violence or abuse. start learning
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antisocial behaviour is violent or harmful to other people, or shows that you do not care about other people She was finding it hard to cope with her son’s increasingly antisocial behaviour.
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Dilemma occurs when there are two things and you are not able to choose or decide which one to choose start learning
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a situation in which it is very difficult to decide what to do, because all the choices seem equally good or equally bad I’m in a dilemma about this job offer.
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Learn how to take other peoples feelings into consideration. start learning
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to remember to think about (something important) when you are making a decision or judgment We will take your recent illness into consideration when marking your exams.
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If you think a situation through, you consider it thoroughly, together with all its possible effects or consequences. start learning
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to think carefully about the possible results of (something) It’s my fault. I didn’t think it through.
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The pros and cons of something are its advantages and disadvantages, which you consider carefully so that you can make a sensible decision. start learning
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the advantages and disadvantages of something We discussed the pros and cons of going to university.
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Weigh up the risk against the potential benefits start learning
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to consider (something) carefully so that you can make a decision about it We’re still weighing up the pros and cons of the two options.
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Which one will be your choice? Love | Money | Luck | Predicament start learning
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a difficult or unpleasant situation in which you do not know what to do, or in which you have to make a difficult choice She went to the office to explain her predicament.
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The advantage gained from something. the benefit of eating vegetables is that you are healthier. 2: benefit of the doubt. Choosing to believe someone despite their story or claims being likely to be untrue. start learning
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an advantage, improvement, or help that you get from something What are the benefits of contact lenses?
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A disadvantage or inconvenience start learning
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a disadvantage of a situation, plan, product etc It’s a great city – the only drawback is the weather.
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Remember a fact or circumstance and take it into account. start learning
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to remember (a fact or piece of information) that is important or could be useful in the future Bear in mind that some children will need help.
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to estimate or judge the value, character, etc., of; evaluate: to assess one's efforts. start learning
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to make a judgment about (a person or situation) after thinking carefully about it The report assesses the impact of advertising on children.
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Keep calm | I'm the mastermind |The architect behind something. The planner and instigator of something. start learning
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someone who plans and organises a complicated operation, especially a criminal operation He is suspected of being the mastermind behind the bombings.
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to get money from (someone) by deceiving them He conned me out of £300.
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made to look like a real material or object in order to deceive people She gave me a fake 20 dollar bill.
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place or source of origin start learning
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the place where something originally came from The provenance of the paintings is unknown.
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Forgery is a criminal act that takes place when a person falsifies something with the intent to deceive another person or entity. start learning
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a document, painting, or piece of paper money that has been copied illegally The painting was a very clever forgery.
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A person who defrauds or swindles others after first gaining their trust, a scam operator... start learning
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someone who tricks or deceives people in order to get money from them He was a very clever con artist and made lots of money.
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