Unit 2 - 2C

to not let any harm come to someone or something

The brave soldier defended the country during the battle.

a person in a law court who is sued by someone else or is accused of committing a crime

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges of theft and fraud.

to make a statement as a witness in court saying something is true

Witnesses are called to testify about what they saw during the accident.

a formal statement saying something is true, particularly made by a witness in court

The witness provided compelling testimony that corroborated the victim's account.

to make an earnest and emotional request, often accompanied by a strong sense of urgency or desperation

He pleaded with his boss to reconsider the decision to terminate his employment.

to admit, especially to the police or legal authorities, that one has committed a crime or has done something wrong

The suspect decided to confess to the crime during the police interrogation.

an acknowledgment of having committed a wrong, shameful, or embarrassing act

She made a confession about lying to her friend.

to put something or someone in danger

Releasing that confidential document might jeopardize our negotiations with the other firm.

in the risk of being harmed, damaged, or destroyed

His reckless behavior often placed him in jeopardy.

to impose a punishment on someone for a wrongdoing or violation

The school may penalize students for plagiarism by giving them a lower grade.

(in games and sports) a disadvantage that a team or player is given for violating a rule

to try to charge someone officially with a crime in a court as the lawyer of the accuser

The lawyer was hired to prosecute the case on behalf of the victim’s family.

the process of bringing someone to court in an attempt to prove their guilt

The lengthy prosecution involved several months of court hearings.

to release someone from blame, guilt, or obligation, clearing them of any wrongdoing

Recognizing the misunderstanding, the manager chose to absolve the employee from blame.

an official judgment in court of law that declares someone not guilty of the crime they were charged with

The defendant was relieved to receive an acquittal after a lengthy trial, as the jury found them not guilty of all charges.

to officially decide and declare in a law court that someone is not guilty of a crime

The company was accused of wrongdoing, but after a thorough investigation, they were acquitted of any illegal activities.

to involve or suggest someone's participation or connection in a crime or wrongdoing

Witness testimony served to implicate the suspect in the bank robbery.

to clear someone from blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing or crime, often through evidence

The newly discovered evidence served to exonerate the wrongly accused individual.

to send a case back to a court of lower authority for additional reconsideration or review

The appellate court remanded the case to the lower court for further proceedings.

to announce officially that someone is guilty of a crime in a court of law

The jury deliberated and decided to convict the defendant of murder.

to officially hold someone in a place, such as a jail, and not let them go

The immigration officers have the authority to detain individuals entering the country illegally.

to let someone leave a place in which they have been confined or stuck

The zoo decided to release the rehabilitated animals back into the wild.