| Term | Definition |
|---|
| audacity | boldness, recklessness, impudence, the state of being daring. |
| deliberate | to think or consider very carefully. |
| justify | to show or prove to be right or reasonable. |
| ethics | a set of moral principles or values. |
| premeditated | done with willful determination, planned in advance. |
| defendant | one against whom a legal action or lawsuit is brought. |
| homicide | the killing of one human bean by another |
| prosecution | the institution or person who conducts criminal proceeding; the side of court against the defense. |
| verdict | The decision of a jury or judge; a judgment. |
| acquittal | a not guilty verdict; a setting free of any legal charges. |
| perjury | the willful giving of false testimony in court; lying under oath. |
| subpoena | written notice to appear as a witness in court. |
| abstain | to refrain from casting one's vote. |
| plaintiff | a person who brings an action in a court of law |
| dogged | persistent in effort; stubbornly tenacious. |
| sadism | excessive cruelty. |
| bigot | a person who is extremely intolerant of another beliefs, religion, race, opinions, or culture. |
| meek | not violent or strong; humble; submissive. |
| articulate | to give clear and effective information. |
| antagonize | to act in opposition to; to counteract; to oppose. |
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