Vocab 7: Law And Order

Question 1

Corroborate

Answer 1

Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)

Question 2

Decorum/ Decorous

Answer 2

Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety

Question 3

Equitable

Answer 3

Fair and impartial

Question 4

Illicit

Answer 4

Not legally permitted or authorized, unlicensed, unlawful

Question 5

Incriminate

Answer 5

To suggest, charge, accuse, imply, admit involvement in a crime

Question 6

Indict/ Indictment

Answer 6

Formally accused of or charge with a serious crime

Question 7

Indignant

Answer 7

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

Question 8

Indulgent

Answer 8

Having or indicating a tendency to be overly generous to or lenient with someone

Question 9

Judicious

Answer 9

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense

Question 10

Ratify

Answer 10

Sigh or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid

Question 11

Sanction

Answer 11

A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule
To give official permission or approval for (an action)

Question 12

Vindicate/ Vindication

Answer 12

Clear (someone) of blame or suspicion