English: IV Lesson F Flashcards
Red herring
Something especially a clue, that is or is intended to be misleading or distracting
Habeas corpus
A right requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court, especially to secure the persons release unless lawful grounds are shown for their detention
Esoteric
Intend for or likely to be understood by only by a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest
Egregious
Outstandingly bad; shocking
Plea bargain
An arrangement between a prosecutor and a defendant whereby the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in the expectation of leniency
Chimera
A thing that is hoped or wished for but in fact is illusory or impossible to achieve
Laconic
Using very few words
Litigator
A courtroom lawyer
Litigation
The process of taking legal action
Suffrage
The right to vote in political elections
Hegemony
Leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others
Feckless
Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Antebellum
Occurring or existing before a particular war, especially the American civil war.
Postbellum
Occurring or existing after a war, in particular the American civil war
Grandfather
Except (someone or something) from a new law or regulation
