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Vocab 4 test nov11
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| cross examine | to question on a witness already examined by the opposing side |
| exhibits | an object or collection of objects produced in court as evidence |
| affidavits | a written record of a witness's out-of-court testimony |
| preponderance of evidence | an amount of evidence that is great in number, quality, or importance in order to prove an opinion |
| burden of proof | obligation to prove your opinion |
| jury foreman | a person to lead the jury in making a verdict |
| grand jury | a jury selected to examine the case to see if it is believable |
| deposition | a written statement confirmed by oath, used as evidence in court |
| felony | a crime involving a serious act, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year |
| misdemeanor | a minor wrongdoing, less than a felony |
| testimony | a formal spoken statement given in the court of law |
| mock trial | an imitation trial, where students simulate a lower-court |