Unit 10 Flashcards

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Crimin

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“crime, charge of crime”

Latin

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Culp

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to blame

Latinwav

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Onus/ oner

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Burden

Latin

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Prob / prov

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prove good, approve

Latin

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DECRIMINALIZE

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v. To do away with legal penalties for

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INCRIMINATE

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v. To reveal guilt or make (someone) appear guilty

syn: implicate ant: acquit

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RECRIMINATION

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n. An accusation made in reply; a counter-charge

Syn: rebuke

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CULPABLE

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adj. Deserving blame

syn: liable ant: blameless

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CULPRIT

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n. One responsible for a crime

syn: perpetrator

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MEA CULP

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interjection Statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong

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ONUS

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n. Burden or obligation

syn: duty

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Onerous

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adj. Unpleasant and burdensome

syn: demanding ant: easy

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EXONERATE

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v. To prove not guilty

syn: acquit ant: condemn, convict

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APPROBATION

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n. Praise or approval

syn: commendation ant: condemnation

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REPROBATE

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n. A dishonest or immoral person; a scoundrel

syn: delinquent

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REPROVE

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v. To scold or criticiz

syn: chide ant: praise