week 4/10 - 4/14 Flashcards
allege
to accuse without proof or confirmation
citation
a written summon to appear in court
compulsory
required by law or a rule; mandatory
confiscate
to seize by authority
contempt
disrespect, disapproval, disdain
contraband
illegal traffic, smuggled goods
extortion
the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
filch
to steal
harass
to irritate and annoy persistently
impending
upcoming, about to occur
incarcerate
to imprison
indemnify
to protect from harm, especially from financial loss
larceny
theft of personal property
malefaction
a evil deed, wrongdoing
matricide
the act of killing one’s mother
pecuniary
relating to money
penal
concerning punishment for crime
perpetrate
to carry out or to commit
restitution
payment for damages; compensation
waive
to give up voluntarily
