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Words of Crime and Punishment Vocab 17
accessory
A person who assists in the commission of a crime but is not present at the crime scene.
capital
punishment that involves the death penalty.
charlatan
imposter, fake
contraband
illegal goods or prohibited items, often smuggled.
culpability
deserving blame
embezzlement
steal money
exculpate
free from blame or fault
extradition
surrender a criminal from one state to another
felony
major crime (murder, arson, burglary)
incarceration
imprisonment
inculpate
incriminate, make appear guilty
larceny
unlawfultaking of someone else's property
misdemeanor
a minor wrongdoing or crime, typically punishable by a fine or short jail term.
penal
prescribing punishment for crimes.
plagiarism
the act of using someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution, often considered a form of academic dishonesty.
poacher
a person who illegally hunts or catches game.
recidivist
a person who relapses into criminal behavior
subpoena
a legal document ordering a person to appear in court or produce evidence.
vandal
a person who deliberately destroys or damages property.
venue
the location where a trial or legal proceeding is held.
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