Unit 10 Flashcards

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decriminalize

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To do away w/ legal penalties for

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CRIMEN

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Crime, change of crime

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incriminate

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To reveal guilt or make (someone) appear guilty

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recrimination

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An accusation made in reply; a counter-charge

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CULPARE, CULPATUM

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To blame

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culpable

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Deserving blame

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Culprit

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One responsible for the crime

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Mea culpa

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Statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong

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ONUS

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burden

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onus

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Burden or obligation

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onerous

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unpleasant or burdensome

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exonerate

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to prove not guilty

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PROBARE, PROBATUM

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Prove good, approve

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Approbation

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Praise or approval

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Reprobate

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A dishonest or immoral person ; a scoundrel

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Reprove

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To scold or criticize