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chapter 78
Term | Definition |
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jurisdiction | the right and power to apply the law |
recidivist | to fall back, someone who returns to a previous pattern of behavior, especially criminal behavior |
exculpate | to clear from guilt or blame |
vindicate | to clear of accusation or blame with supporting arguments or proof |
impunity | exemption form punishment or harm |
indict | to accuse of wrong doing or change |
contumely | rudeness, or arrogance |
litigate | to engage in legal proceedings or to bring a lawsuit |
pilfer | spoils, to steal a small amount or iteam |
injunction | a command or order |