R180: Justice for All? Vocabulary (pgs. 10-17)

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discrimination

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the act of treating a person or group differently or in an unfair way

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dispute

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a serious argument or disagreement

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infringe

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to violate or go beyond the limit of something

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plea

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a statement by someone in court saying whether or not that person is guilty

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preside

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to be in charge of a formal meeting or important situation

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unanimous

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when everyone agrees

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civil

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relating to laws about a person's rights rather than a crime

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convicted

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proved guilty of a crime

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evidence

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objects or information given in court to prove someone is innocent or guilty

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appoint

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to assign a role or job to someone