to ban
The United States decided to abolished slavery in the mid 1800s.
appeal
to make a formal request for a higher court to review and change a decision
My client decided to appeal the court’s decision.
arrest
to use the power of the law to take and keep someone, such as a criminal
Ralph had Brooker arrested because he could not pay his debt.
betray
to give information about (a person, country, etc.) to an enemy
I would never betray my friends.
capture
to take and hold as a prisoner, especially by force
It’s terrifying experience to be captured by hijackers.
charge
to formally accuse of a crime
I intend ringing for my butler and instructing him to send for the police and have you charged with theft.
conservative
believing in the value of traditional practices in political and society; a person with conservative beliefs
My grandfather is so conservative; he hasn't bought new clothes in twenty-five years.
counterfeiter
someone who illegally produces fake money in order to trick people
Why would a counterfeiter ever use real bills?
death row
the place where prisoners who have been sentenced to death are kept
There are 58 prisoners on death row now.
deterrent
something that makes someone decide not to do something
Hopefully his punishment will act as a deterrent to others.
execution
the act of killing someone, especially as punishment for a crime
Valentin didn’t like executions, but he knew that criminals needed to be punished.
fee
an amount of money that must be paid
There is no entrance fee to the gallery.
first-degree murder
in some legal systems, murder that was intentional and planned beforehand
He went on trial for first-degree murder and armed robbery.
flee
to run away; to escape
She tried to flee from the men chasing after her.
fugitive
a person who is running away to avoid being caught
After the prisoner escaped from prison, he became a fugitive.
gravity
seriousness
I don't think you realise the gravity of the situation.
injection
the act of forcing a liquid drug into someone using a needle
I received an injection of the flu vaccine yesterday.
locally
relating to or occurring in a particular area, city, or town
Since it was difficult to get to the city and bring in supplies, the people had to grow food locally.
monetary
of or relating to money
She placed a high monetary value on her handcrafted purses.
nominal
very small in amount
We only pay a nominal rent.
operate
to function or behave in a proper or particular way
I’m not sure how to operate the new photocopier. Could you help me?
philosophical
of, relating to, or based on beliefs or ideas about truth,knowledge, right and wrong, etc.
The philosophical debate was attended by the majority of the student body.
politically
with regard to politics or government
Health care is a politically sensitive issue.
pragmatic
relating to matters of fact in a practical way as opposed todepending on ideas or theories
I want to ask you to look at the results, to be pragmatic.
rehabilitation
the process of teaching a criminal in prison to live a normal and productive life
He added this is a key issue in Aceh's rehabilitation.
routinely
often; commonly
You should routinely visit your doctor to make sure that you are not having any health problems.
skip
(informal) to leave (a place) in a sudden and unexpected way,especially to avoid punishment
I know that I shouldn't but I often skip breakfast.
temporarily
for a limited amount of time
Joe temporarily left the office. He'll be back in a moment.
verify
to confirm that something is true or correct
You should verify that statement by looking it up in the book.
viable
capable of being done or used; workable
The only viable solution to the family's situation was to move to a new town.
whereby
by which; according to which
The mayor had a new bridge built whereby the citizens could cross the river.
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