A lawyer who represents someone in court and gives legal advice.

The side in a court case that tries to prove the accused person committed a crime.

The side in a court case that tries to prove the accused person is not guilty.

To question a witness in court in order to check or challenge their testimony.

A response that argues against something someone else has said.

The crime of forcing someone to give money or something valuable through threats.

Encouraging or urging others to do something, often something harmful or illegal.

Treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work or situation.

The crime of tricking or deceiving someone to gain money or something valuable.

The final decision made by a jury or judge in a court case.

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Term	Definition
Attorney	A lawyer who represents someone in court and gives legal advice.
Prosecution	The side in a court case that tries to prove the accused person committed a crime.
Defense	The side in a court case that tries to prove the accused person is not guilty.
Cross-Examine	To question a witness in court in order to check or challenge their testimony.
Rebuttal	A response that argues against something someone else has said.
Extortion	The crime of forcing someone to give money or something valuable through threats.
Inciting	Encouraging or urging others to do something, often something harmful or illegal.
Exploitation	Treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work or situation.
Fraud	The crime of tricking or deceiving someone to gain money or something valuable.
Verdict	The final decision made by a jury or judge in a court case.

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