unit 10 Flashcards

(16 cards)

1
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crimin

A

crime, charge of crime

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2
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decriminalize

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to do away with legal penalties

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3
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incriminate

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to reveal guilt or make someone appear guilty

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4
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recrimination

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An accusation made in reply, a counter charge

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5
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culp

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to blame

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6
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culpable

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deserving blame

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7
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culprit

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one responsible for a crime

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8
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mea culpa

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interjection statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong

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9
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onus/oner

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burden

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10
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onus

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burden or obligation

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11
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exonerate

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to prove not guilty

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12
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onerous

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unpleasant and burdensome

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13
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prob/prov

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prove good, approve

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14
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approbation

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praise or approval

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15
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reprobate

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a dishonest or immoral person; a scoundral

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16
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reprove

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to scold or criticize