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Question 1

Arraignment

Answer 1

Preliminary hearing, a proceeding in which the accused is brought before the court to plead to the criminal charge in the indictment or information

Question 2

Plea

Answer 2

In a criminal proceeding, it’s the defendant’s declaration in open court that he or she is guilty or not guilty

Question 3

Allocation

Answer 3

A defendant’s statement in mitigating of punishment

Question 4

Mitigation

Answer 4

The act of making a condition or consequence less severe

Question 5

Mitigation of punishment

Answer 5

The reduction in the severity of a sentence due to the existence of mitigation circumstances. Mitigation circumstances reduce the degree of moral culpability

Question 6

Culpability

Answer 6

Guilt or blame that is deserved

Question 7

Disposition

Answer 7

A final settlement or determination. The court decision terminating proceeding in a case before judgement is reached, or the final judgment

Question 8

Complainant

Answer 8

Plaintiff, the part who complains or sues

Question 9

Preliminary

Answer 9

Preceding and leading up to the main part, introductory.

Question 10

Indictment

Answer 10

A formal accusation initiating a criminal case, presented by a grand jury and usually required for felonies and other serious crimes

Question 11

Extenuating

Answer 11

The act of making the commission of a crime or tort less severe