jail: 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
part of speech: noun. They spent ten years in jail for fraud
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plead: to make an urgent, emotional statement or request for something
part of speech: verb. She appeared on television to plead with the kidnappers.
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verdict: an opinion or decision made after judging the facts that are given, especially one made at the end of a trial
part of speech: noun. he jury passed a verdict of guilty
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cell: a small room with not much furniture, especially in a prison or a monastery or convent
part of speech: noun. He was bound and gagged and left in a cell for three days
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culprit: someone who has done something wrong
part of speech: noun. Police hope the public will help them to find the culprits.
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guilty: feeling guilt
part of speech: adjective. I feel so guilty about forgetting her birthday.
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fine: an amount of money that has to be paid as a punishment for not obeying a rule or law
part of speech: noun. The maximum penalty for the offence is a $1,000 fine
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accuse: to say that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind
part of speech: verb. He's been accused of robbery
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charge: to make a formal statement saying that someone is accused of a crime
part of speech: verb. She's been charged with murder.
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serve time: to work for; to do your duty to
part of speech: verb. He served in the army for 22 years
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judge: 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
part of speech: noun. The judge will pronounce sentence on the defendant this afternoon.
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prison: a building where criminals are forced to live as a punishment
part of speech: noun. He's spent a lot of time in prison.
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testify: o speak seriously about something, especially in a law court, or to give or provide proof
part of speech: verb. I can testify to the foregoing since I was actually present when it happened.