3B The law and courts (Roadmap B2+)

Smith refused to t_____ for his former partner in the trial.

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TESTIFY = to make a formal statement of what is true, especially in a court of law

The defendant p_____ not guilty, despite the fact that there was video evidence of him committing the crime.

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PLEADED = to state in a court of law whether or not you are guilty of a crime

Even if we don't like the opinions people express, it would be a mistake to r_____ their right to free speech.

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RESTRICT = to limit or control the size, amount, or range of (something)

The judge found the newspaper guilty of invading the actor's privacy and a_____ him damages of nearly a million pounds.

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AWARD DAMAGES = to legally order someone to pay money to someone else as a punishment for harming them or their property

The chairman said that he was disappointed with the verdict and that they would a_____ against it.

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APPEAL AGAINST = to make a formal request to a court or someone in authority asking for (a decision) to be changed

They b_____ the terms of the agreement when they raised the price.

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BREAK THE TERMS OF = to ignore or not meet the conditions that were set for (an arrangement, contract, arrangement, etc.)

The c_____ against him are very serious and if found guilty, he'll go to prison for a very long time.

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CHARGES = an official statement by the police that someone may be guilty of a crime