Legal and Therapeutic Terms

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Deliberation

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When juries discuss evidence and court arguments to reach a verdict.

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Vindication

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The action of clearing someone of blame or suspicion.

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Dishonored

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To be shamed or disgraced upon.

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Brusquely

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Often signifies rudeness; implies that the action is blunt, direct, or curt, opposite of gently or tactfully.

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Unsubstantiated

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Not proven or supported by evidence.

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Dilapidated

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To be in poor condition or in a fallen state, most likely from age, weather, and a long period of time.

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Litigation

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The process of taking legal action.

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Bailiff

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An official in a court of law who keeps order, looks after prisoners, etc.

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Therapeutic

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Relating to the healing of disease; the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease and the action of remedial agents.

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Indicted

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Formally accused of or charged with a serious crime.