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Law and punishment – English vocabulary

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26 English words with meanings: judge, jury, kill, law, lawyer… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. judge /dʒʌdʒ/ (noun) — the person who controls a court case
    Example: The judge listened to both sides.
    Synonyms: magistrate, justice, arbitrator
  2. jury /'dʒʊri/ (noun) — a group of people who decide the result of a trial
    Example: The jury reached a decision.
    Synonyms: panel, trial jury, jurors
  3. kill /kɪl/ (verb) — to cause a person or animal to die
    Example: The storm could kill the crops.
    Synonyms: slay, take the life of, destroy
  4. law /lɔ:/ (noun) — a system of rules made by a government that people must follow
    Example: The new law protects workers.
    Synonyms: rule, regulation, statute
  5. lawyer /'lɔ:jər/ (noun) — A person who gives legal advice and speaks in court.
    Example: The lawyer spoke in court.
    Synonyms: attorney, legal adviser
  6. legal /'li:ɡəl/ (adjective) — allowed by law
    Example: That is a legal contract.
    Synonyms: lawful, allowed by law
  7. minor (offence) /'maɪnər/ (adjective) — a small or less serious law-breaking act
    Example: It was only a minor offence.
    Synonyms: small offense, misdemeanor, trivial breach
  8. murder n, v /'mɜ:rdər/ (verb) — to kill someone deliberately; the killing of a person by another person
    Example: He was charged with murder.
    Synonyms: kill, slay, assassinate
  9. murderer /'mɜ:rdərər/ (noun) — a person who kills someone deliberately
    Example: The murderer was arrested.
    Synonyms: killer, assassin, slayer
  10. offence /ə'fens/ (noun) — an act that breaks a law or rule
    Example: That was a serious offence.
    Synonyms: crime, violation, breach
  11. prison /'prɪzən/ (noun) — a building where criminals are kept as punishment
    Example: He was sent to prison.
    Synonyms: jail, penitentiary, correctional facility
  12. punish /'pʌnɪʃ/ (verb) — to make someone suffer for doing something wrong
    Example: The judge may punish him for lying.
    Synonyms: penalize, discipline, sentence
  13. punishment /'pʌnɪʃmənt/ (noun) — the suffering or penalty given for doing something wrong
    Example: His punishment was two weeks in jail.
    Synonyms: penalty, sentence, discipline
  14. rob /rɑ:b/ (verb) — to take something from a person or place by force or threat
    Example: Someone tried to rob the store last night.
    Synonyms: steal from, hold up, burgle
  15. robber /'rɑ:bər/ (noun) — a person who steals from people or places by force or threat
    Example: The robber ran away before the police arrived.
    Synonyms: thief, burglar, bandit
  16. robbery /'rɑ:bəri/ (noun) — the act of taking something by force or threat
    Example: The robbery happened at noon.
    Synonyms: theft, hold-up, burglary
  17. shoot /ʃu:t/ (verb) — to fire a gun or other weapon
    Example: He learned how to shoot a bow.
    Synonyms: fire, blast, discharge
  18. steal /sti:l/ (verb) — to take something that belongs to someone else without permission
    Example: Do not steal money from your friends.
    Synonyms: take, shoplift, rob
  19. take [steal] /teɪk/ (verb) — to take something that is not yours without permission
    Example: He tried to take my phone without asking.
    Synonyms: steal, snatch, take away
  20. theft /θeft/ (noun) — the act of taking something without permission
    Example: The theft of her bike upset her.
    Synonyms: stealing, larceny, robbery
  21. thief /θi:f/ (noun) — a person who takes things without permission
    Example: The thief took my wallet.
    Synonyms: robber, burglar, crook
  22. under arrest /,ʌndər ə'rɛst/ (phrase) — being held by the police because of a suspected crime
    Example: She is under arrest for shoplifting.
    Synonyms: detained, in custody, held by police
  23. violence /'vaɪələns/ (noun) — actions that hurt people or use force
    Example: The movie showed a lot of violence.
    Synonyms: brutality, force, aggression
  24. violent /'vaɪələnt/ (adjective) — using force and causing harm
    Example: The crowd became violent.
    Synonyms: aggressive, fierce, rough
  25. war /wɔ:r/ (noun) — fighting between countries or large groups
    Example: The war lasted for years.
    Synonyms: conflict, battle, fighting
  26. zip /zɪp/ (noun) — a fastener with two rows of teeth that slides open and shut
    Example: The zip on my bag is broken.
    Synonyms: zipper, fastener

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