TAM Act III Vocabulary

ballot

• a process of voting

• a type of fruit

• a musical instrument

• a form of exercise

object

• to express one's approval of something

• to express one's disapproval of or disagreement with something

• to support a particular idea or belief

• to remain neutral on a topic

sift

• to examine something thoroughly so as to isolate that which is most important or useful

• to mix different elements together without any specific order

• to remove unwanted items from a collection

• to analyze data without drawing any conclusions

hung jury

• a jury that reaches a unanimous verdict

• a jury that is unable to reach a verdict

• a jury that is biased towards one side

• a jury that is dismissed before deliberation

mistrial

• a trial rendered invalid through an error in the proceedings

• a trial that results in a guilty verdict

• a trial that is conducted without a jury

• a trial that is held in secret

entitled

• believing oneself to be deserving of something, usually special treatment

• having a legal right to something

• feeling a sense of obligation to others

• being given a title or designation

mere

• small or slight

• large or significant

• complex or intricate

• heavy or substantial

arrogance

• having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

• a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements

• the quality of being open and honest in communication

• a lack of interest or concern for others' feelings

acquittal

• verdict of not guilty, relieving the accused of their charges

• a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime

• a legal term for a guilty verdict

• a process of appealing a court decision

aloft

• up in or into the air; overhead

• on the ground

• beneath the surface

• in a confined space