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BusLawCh2Vocab

Chapter2Vocabulary

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An offense committed against the public good/society Crime
A person who is accused of a crime Defendent
The party that accuses a person of a crime Plaintiff
The govt. official who brings the case against the defendent Prosecutor
A major crime Felony
A less serious crime Misdemeanor
A minor offense usually punishable with a fine and not jail time Infraction
Intentional killing of another Murder
Voluntary/involuntary killing of another person with the intent of doing so Manslaughter
Unlawful touching of another Battery
Attempt to commit batery Assault
Breaking and entering a house or other structure to commit a felony Burglary
Unlawful taking of someone's property with the intent to keep the property away from that person Larceny
The wrongful taking of someone's property by threatening or using violence Robbery
Willful/malicious damage to property Vandalism
The purpose to commit a wrongful act Intent
A need/desire that causes a person to act Motive
An impelling force Impulse
Relating to home/household Domestic
Deliberately harmful - spitefule Malicious
Open disrespect or willful disobedience of a court/legislative body Contempt
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