Unit 1: Social Issues Flashcards
1
Q
Evidence
A
Something which may help you decided that a thing is true or false
2
Q
Mug
A
Rob someone in the street
3
Q
Proof
A
Something that demonstrates a thing with no doubt
4
Q
Grab
A
Hold on to quickly and with force
5
Q
Snatch
A
Take quickly and perhaps with force
6
Q
Detain
A
Keep someone in a place against their wish
7
Q
Press charges
A
Accuse someone formally of a crime
8
Q
Sentence
A
An action by a judge of giving a punishment to a criminal
9
Q
Prosecute
A
Try to prove in a court of law that a person is guilty of a crime
10
Q
Back down (Phr)
A
Admit defeat
11
Q
Buy off (Phr)
A
Pay for control
12
Q
Crack down on (Phr)
A
Take extreme measures to stop something
13
Q
Get away with (Phr)
A
Escape without punishment
14
Q
Hit back (Phr)
A
Defend against with action
15
Q
Stand up for (Phr)
A
Defend or protect
