12 Angry Men Vocab
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89 Terms
Acquit - verb
Definition:
To discharge completely (from accusation or obligation)
Deliberate - verb
Definition:
To think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
Dogged - adj
Definition:
Marked by stubborn determination
Hung jury - noun
Definition:
A jury whose members cannot agree about what the verdict should be.
Premeditated - adj
Definition:
Characterized by fully conscious willful intent and measure of forethought and planning
Reasonable doubt
Definition:
The evidence being provided by the prosecution is not enough to be 100% convincing. There should be no doubt left in the jury or judge’s mind.
Meek
Definition:
Humbly patient or quiet in nature.
Appalled - adj
Definition:
Affected by strong feelings of shock and dismay
Naive - adj
Definition:
Marked by innocence or simplicity; having or showing lack of experience or knowledge
Subservient
Definition: Excessively submissive; serving or acting in a subordinate capacity
Attorney - noun
Definition:
One who is legally appointed to transact business on another’s behalf ; lawyer
Defense
Definition: The lawyer who represents the defendant in a court case
Prosecution
Definition: legal representative of plaintiff or state to prove the accused person committed the crime
Plaintiff - noun
Definition:
A person who brings a legal action
Defendant - noun
Definition:
A person or group against whom a criminal or civil action is brought; someone who is being sued or accused of committing a crime
Foreman
Definition:
A member of the jury who is in charge of the jury's discussions and speaks formally for the jury.
Burden of proof
Definition: the requirement of the prosecution to provide evidence that proves the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Appeal
Definition:
A legal proceeding by which a case is brought before a higher court for review of the decision of a lower court.
Capital offense
Definition:
A criminal charge that is punishable by the death penalty.
Conceivable - adj
Definition:
Capable of being conceived; imaginable