| Term | Definition |
|---|
| dogged | stubborn, persistent, not giving up, determined |
| antagonize | to act in opposition to, to provoke |
| subservient | in an inferior capacity, submissive, obedient, subordinate |
| superficial | shallow, not real or genuine, lacking depth in character |
| unanimous | in complete agreement |
| charges | accusation or crime |
| premeditated | considered or planned beforehand |
| prosecution | the legal team who represents the state |
| cross-examination | questioning of a witness from the opposing side, meant to discredit them |
| switch-knife (aka switch-blade) | pocketknife with a blade that springs out |
| exhibits | documents or objects shown as evidence |
| acquittal | release of charges (not guilty) |
| intimidate | to made afraid or fearful |
| bifocals | eyeglasses with two lines of view (one lense for near, one for far) |
| deliberate | discuss reasons for and against something, think carefully, ponder |
| tenement | rundown apartment, one that's not cared for well |
| monopoly | exclusive ownership or possession |
| counsel | lawyers |
| brassy | shameless |
| compassion | sympathy |
| testimony | a statement made by a witness (for either side of a case) |
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