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Several men were questioned by police yesterday about the burglary. start learning
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to ask a person about something, especially officially
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He was charged with creating a disturbance. start learning
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He was sent to prison for a crime that he didn't commit. start learning
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to do something illegal or that is considered wrong
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Police are investigating allegations of corruption involving senior executives. start learning
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to examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth
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He was accused of failing to pay his taxes. start learning
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to say that someone is responsible for a crime or for having done something wrong
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She was acquitted of all the charges against her. start learning
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to decide officially in a law court that someone is not guilty of a particular crime
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Protestors gathered outside the court to await the verdict. start learning
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a place where trials and other legal cases happen, or the people present in such a place, especially the officials and those deciding if someone is guilty
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The police have found no evidence of a terrorist link with the murder. start learning
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one or more reasons for believing that something is or is not true
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The jury has to decide whether a person is guilty or innocent of a crime. start learning
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responsible for breaking a law
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He firmly believes that she is innocent of the crime. start learning
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not guilty of a particular crime
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The judge reminded the witness that she was under oath. start learning
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a person who is in charge of a trial in a court and decides how a person who is guilty of a crime should be punished, or who makes decisions on legal matters
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Police officers aren't usually allowed to be/sit/serve on a jury. start learning
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a group of people who have been chosen to listen to all the facts in a trial in a law court and to decide if a person is guilty or not guilty, or if a claim has been proved
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Do they have any proof that it was Hampson who stole the goods? start learning
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a fact or piece of information that shows that something exists or is true
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Many people think that the death penalty is too severe a punishment for any crime. start learning
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the act of punishing someone
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He got a heavy/light sentence (= he was severely/not severely punished). start learning
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a punishment given by a judge in court to a person or organization after they have been found guilty of doing something wrong
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Voters gave their verdict on the government's economic record last night by voting overwhelmingly for the opposition. start learning
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an opinion or decision made after judging the facts that are given, especially one made at the end of a trial
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Police are appealing for witnesses to the accident to come forward. start learning
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a person who sees an event happening, especially a crime or an accident
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I'm not sure how to approach the problem. start learning
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They fired him when they found out he had a criminal record. start learning
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an official record of crimes that a person has committed
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How much is it? I can't find the price tag. start learning
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a piece of paper with a price that is attached to a product, or the amount that something costs
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Greg still insists (that) he did nothing wrong. start learning
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to say firmly or demand forcefully, especially when others disagree with or oppose what you say
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They don't throw anyone in jail for parking illegally, but they will tow your car and charge you a fine. start learning
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a place where criminals are kept to punish them for their crimes, or where people accused of crimes are kept while waiting for their trials
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Everything will ultimately depend on what is said at the meeting with the directors next week. start learning
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finally, after a series of things have happened
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