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charge ·noun (CRIME)

Definition: a formal police statement saying that someone is accused of a crime Level: C1

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corruption ·noun (BAD BEHAVIOUR)

Definition: dishonest or immoral behaviour, usually by people in positions of power Level: C1

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defend ·verb (LAW)

Definition: to try to show in a court that someone is not guilty of a crime Level: C1

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innocence ·noun (NOT GUILTY)

Definition: when someone is not guilty of a crime Level: C1

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magistrate ·noun

Definition: a type of judge who deals with less serious crimes Level: C1

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release ·noun (MAKING FREE)

Definition: when someone is allowed to leave prison, etc. Level: C1

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serial ·adjective

Definition: describes a person who repeatedly commits the same serious crime, often using the same method, or a serious crime that is committed repeatedly by one person Level: C1

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smuggle ·verb

Definition: to take something into or out of a place in an illegal or secret way Level: C1

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suspicion ·noun (THINK GUILTY)

Definition: a feeling or belief that someone has committed a crime or done something wrong Level: C1