Word of the Week and Twelve Angry Men Flashcards
Retribution
Punihsment inflicted as vengance for wrong/criminal act
Dilemma
A situation in where a difficult choice has to be made
Remorse
Regret / Guilt for a wrong commited
Negociate
Obtain / Bring about by discussion
Motif
A reoccurring symbol, idea, theme, image, word, or phrase that shows significance in a litary work
Mettle
Grit; Ability to cope in a difficult situation
Plaintiff
Person doing the accusing in a trial
Defendant
Person accused of a crime in a trial
Prosecution
Attorneys defending a plaintiff in a trial
Defense Counsel
Attorneys defending a defendant in a trial
Judge
The impartial person in charge of a trial; determines sentence
Foreman
Lead jury; Facilitaes communication between jury and court and between jury members
Jury
A body of people (usually 12) in charge of determining verdict after reviewing court evidence
Verdict
Decision of a trial outcome
Acquitted
Innocent
Convicted
Guilty
Prejudice
Preconceived notion not based on evidence / facts
Bias
A tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc, are better than others that usually results in treating some people unfairly
Bigot
A person who strongly and unfairly dislikes other people, ideas, or group
Reasonable Doubt
Insufficient evidence that convicts the defendent of a crime
Premeditated
Thought out or planned beforehand
Unanimous
Complete agreement of all parties
Alibi
Evidence / Claim that proves a person was elsewhere when a crime was committed
Menace
Threat; Show of intention to inflict harm
