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Drought

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

Housebreaking

The act of illegally entering a building with the intention to commit a crime, typically burglary.

City Shelter Overflowing

Refers to shelters reaching maximum capacity, unable to accommodate more people in need.

Truancy

Absence from school without permission; skipping school.

Local firm lays off

A local company dismisses employees from their jobs, often due to economic reasons.

Unemployment

The state of not having a job despite being willing to work.

Crime

An action that is against the law; activities that violate legal regulations.

Social isolation

Lack of social interaction or contact with others, often leading to loneliness.

Invasion of privacy

Intrusion into someone's personal life without consent.

Creeping steadily upwards

Gradually increasing over time.

A large minority

A significant group within a population that is smaller than the majority.

A burden on society

A responsibility or weight that is difficult for society to carry.

Supplemental on their pensions

Additional financial support added to retirement funds.

An ageing society

A demographic trend where the proportion of older individuals in the population increases.

The right mindset

A positive and constructive mental attitude towards challenges.

A huge dearth of childcare

A severe shortage of childcare services.

The added benefit

An advantage or extra value provided in addition to the main offering.

Retirement home

A facility providing accommodation and care for older adults.

Old age pensioner

An individual receiving financial support from the government upon reaching retirement age.

Generation gap

The differences in opinions, values, or behaviors between younger and older generations.

Senior citizen

An elderly person, typically one who has reached retirement age.

Member of society

An individual who is a part of a community or social group.

Affordable childcare

Childcare services that are reasonably priced.

Pension scheme

A plan for providing retired individuals with a regular income.

Demographic time bomb

A situation where an imbalance in demographic trends threatens social or economic stability.

Life expectancy

The average period that a person is expected to live.

Two-income family

A household where both adults earn a salary.

Probation Officer

A professional who supervises offenders placed on probation.

Solicitor

A lawyer specializing in legal advice and representation.

Judge

A legal authority presiding over court proceedings.

Barrister

A lawyer specializing in courtroom advocacy.

Prosecutor

A lawyer representing the government in criminal cases.

Juror

A member of a jury tasked with deciding the outcome of a legal case.

Constable

A police officer with limited authority within a community.

Justice of the Peace

An official addressing minor legal issues.

Murder

The unlawful killing of another person with intent.

Manslaughter

The unintentional killing of someone.

Embezzlement

The act of stealing money from one's employer.

Jaywalking

Crossing the street illegally or inappropriately.

Vandalism

Deliberate destruction of property.

Kidnapping

Unlawfully seizing and carrying away a person against their will.

Littering

Discarding waste in public spaces.

Fraud

Deceitful practices to secure unfair or unlawful gain.

Slander

Oral defamation; false spoken statements damaging someone's reputation.

Libel

Written defamation; publishing false statements that harm reputation.

Mugging

Robbery in a public place, often involving violence.

Burglary

The unlawful entry into a building with intent to commit theft.

Loitering

Lingering in a public place without clear purpose.

Revocation of a privilege

The official withdrawal of a right or benefit.

Prison term

A period of time a person is required to spend in prison as punishment.

Probation

Conditional release from prison allowing the offender to live in the community under supervision.

Court warning

A formal admonition issued by a judge.

Parole

Early release from prison under certain conditions.

Capital punishment

The execution of an individual as punishment for a crime.

Community service

Unpaid work performed for the benefit of the community as punishment.

Fine

A monetary penalty imposed for breaking the law.

Break out of prison

To escape from incarceration illegally.

Take/make a stand on/about something

To boldly express a firm opinion on an issue.

Make an arrest

To detain someone legally on suspicion of a crime.

Pay for one’s crime

To face legal consequences for committing an offense.

Make amends for

To rectify a wrongdoing or compensate for harm done.

Do one’s bit

To contribute to a shared effort or task.

Take the blame

To accept accountability for a mistake or fault.

Pay a fine/penalty

To remit money as punishment for infractions.

Break/pass a law

To either violate or enact legal statutes.

Lay down the law

To assert rules or commands authoritatively.

Serve/do time in prison

To undergo incarceration as punishment.

Serve someone with a warrant

To officially deliver a legal document for enforcement.

Commit a crime

To engage in unlawful acts.

Plead guilty

To formally admit to committing an offense in court.

Reach a verdict

To arrive at a decision in a trial by a judge or jury.

Give evidence

To present proof or testimony during a legal proceeding.

On the fringes of society

Existing outside of mainstream societal norms.

Take the law into one's own hands

To enact personal justice outside of legal systems.

Kill two birds with one stone

To achieve two objectives with a single action.

Throw oneself on the mercy of the court

To plea for leniency or clemency during legal proceedings.

Bridge the generation gap

To reduce the divide between different age groups.

The law of the jungle

A scenario where only the strongest or most ruthless prevail without regulation.

Rob Peter to pay Paul

To resolve one financial issue by creating another.

Make a killing on something

To earn significant profit quickly.

Charity begins at home

Prioritizing family or loved ones in acts of kindness before extending to others.

Do something against one's better judgement

To act contrary to one's true beliefs or awareness of potential negative consequences.

Do something against somebody's wishes

To act in defiance of someone else's requests.

Do something against the law

To engage in illegal behavior.

Do something against one's principles

To act in contradiction to personal values or ethics.

Do something against somebody's advice

To disregard someone's guidance.

Race against the clock

To try to complete a task before a deadline.

Go against the establishment

To oppose established institutions or authority figures.

Go against somebody's wishes

To act contrary to what someone desires.

Go against one's principles

To act in conflict with one's moral beliefs.

Go against somebody's advice

To fail to heed someone's recommendations.

Win against all odds

To achieve success despite significant challenges.

Passed over

To be overlooked for a job or opportunity.

Cut in

To interrupt a conversation or move abruptly in a queue.

Passed away

A polite term for someone who has died.

Cut back

To reduce expenditures or consumption.

Passed out

To lose consciousness.

Pass something on

To convey information or items to another person.

Lad

A young boy.

Misery

A state of deep sadness or suffering.