Twelve Angry Men -- Vocabulary - Definitions

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Defendant

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The person who is accused of a crime in a courtroom setting.

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Bailiff

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A court officer responsible for maintaining order in the courtroom.

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Subpoena

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A legal order that requires a person to attend court.

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Testimony

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A witness's statement given under oath in a legal setting.

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Deliberation

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A detailed discussion by a jury or group in the context of a courtroom.

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Prosecutor

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A lawyer who represents the state in a criminal case against the defendant.

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Verdict

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The decision made by a jury or judge regarding the outcome of a trial.

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Jury

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A group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence presented.

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Plea

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A formal statement made by a defendant in response to a charge, such as guilty or not guilty.

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Statute

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A written law passed by a legislative body.