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Word of the Week and Twelve Angry Men Flashcards

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Retribution

A

Punihsment inflicted as vengance for wrong/criminal act

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Dilemma

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A situation in where a difficult choice has to be made

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Remorse

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Regret / Guilt for a wrong commited

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Negociate

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Obtain / Bring about by discussion

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Motif

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A reoccurring symbol, idea, theme, image, word, or phrase that shows significance in a litary work

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Mettle

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Grit; Ability to cope in a difficult situation

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Plaintiff

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Person doing the accusing in a trial

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Defendant

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Person accused of a crime in a trial

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Prosecution

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Attorneys defending a plaintiff in a trial

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Defense Counsel

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Attorneys defending a defendant in a trial

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Judge

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The impartial person in charge of a trial; determines sentence

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Foreman

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Lead jury; Facilitaes communication between jury and court and between jury members

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Jury

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A body of people (usually 12) in charge of determining verdict after reviewing court evidence

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Verdict

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Decision of a trial outcome

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Acquitted

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Innocent

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Convicted

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Guilty

17
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Prejudice

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Preconceived notion not based on evidence / facts

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Bias

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A tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc, are better than others that usually results in treating some people unfairly

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Bigot

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A person who strongly and unfairly dislikes other people, ideas, or group

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Reasonable Doubt

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Insufficient evidence that convicts the defendent of a crime

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Premeditated

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Thought out or planned beforehand

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Unanimous

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Complete agreement of all parties

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Alibi

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Evidence / Claim that proves a person was elsewhere when a crime was committed

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Menace

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Threat; Show of intention to inflict harm

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