Twelve Angry Men -- Vocabulary - Definitions

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Prosecution

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The legal party responsible for presenting the case against an individual in a trial.

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Hung jury

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A jury that cannot reach a unanimous decision.

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Verdict

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A decision on a disputed issue, especially in a legal context.

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Jurisdiction

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The power to make legal decisions and judgments.

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Plaintiff

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The person who brings a case against another in a trial.

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Defense team

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The legal party responsible for defending the accused in a trial.

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Indictment

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A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

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Sentence

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The punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty by a court.

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Appeal

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A legal process by which a case is brought before a higher court for review.

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Testimony

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A formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law.