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notary
Noun
công chứng viên, viên chức công
an official authorized to conduct particular legal formalities, especially to make documents legally acceptable
"The notary confirmed the identity of the signatories and witnessed the signing of the will in accordance with state law ."
adjournment
Noun
hoãn lại, tạm ngừng
the temporary suspension or postponement of a legal proceeding or meeting
"The attorney requested an adjournment to better prepare for the cross-examination of the witness ."
acquittal
Noun
sự tha bổng, sự trắng án
an official judgment in court of law that declares someone not guilty of the crime they were charged with
"Following the acquittal, the defendant was released from custody and allowed to resume their normal life ."
infraction
Noun
vi phạm, tội
the act of breaking or not obeying a law, agreement, etc.
"The company has a zero-tolerance policy for infractions of its code of conduct , enforcing strict penalties for violations ."
parole
Noun
án treo
(law) the permission for a prisoner to leave prison before the end of their imprisonment sentence, on the condition of good conduct
"Parole offers offenders the opportunity for rehabilitation and reintegration into society under supervision, with the goal of reducing recidivism."
subpoena
Noun
giấy triệu tập, lệnh hầu tòa
a legal document issued by a court or administrative agency, compelling an individual to appear as a witness, produce certain documents, or provide testimony in a legal proceeding
"The court clerk prepared subpoenas for the employees who could provide essential information in the investigation ."
ordinance
Noun
sắc lệnh, quy định
an authoritative or established rule, often issued by a governing body
"Environmental ordinances protect local wildlife ."
to extradite
Verb
dẫn độ, trục xuất
to send someone accused of a crime to the place where the crime happened or where they are wanted for legal matters
"The judge ruled that they could not extradite the accused without proper evidence ."
to adjudicate
Verb
phán quyết, phân xử
to make a formal decision or judgment about who is right in an argument or dispute
"Last month , the mediator was persistently adjudicating conflicts between the parties ."
to annex
Verb
đính kèm, phụ lục
to attach a document to another, especially in formal or legal writings
"Please remember to annex the receipts to your expense report for reimbursement ."
to remand
Verb
gửi trả lại, chuyển lại
to send a case back to a court of lower authority for additional reconsideration or review
"The judge 's decision to remand the juvenile offender to a rehabilitation facility was aimed at providing appropriate intervention and support ."
witness tampering
Noun
sự giả mạo lời khứng, sự đe dọa nhân chứng
the act of unlawfully influencing or intimidating a witness in a legal case
"The investigation revealed multiple instances of witness tampering, leading to additional charges against the accused ."
to annul
Verb
hủy bỏ, vô hiệu hóa
to invalidate a legal agreement
"The parties sought to annul the contract after discovering that it had been signed under duress ."
cold case
Noun
vụ án chưa được giải quyết, vụ án nguội
a criminal investigation that has remained unsolved for a significant period and lacks recent investigative leads
"Despite being a cold case for over twenty years , the investigation gained renewed attention after a true crime podcast featured the unsolved mystery ."
vigilante
Noun
người tự ý thi hành công lý, dân quân tự vệ
an individual or group of individuals who take the law into their own hands, acting outside the legal system to enforce their version of justice or address perceived wrongs
"Frustrated by a series of unsolved crimes, a few individuals formed a vigilante posse to track down the perpetrators."
misdemeanor
Noun
tội nhẹ, vi phạm nhỏ
an action that is considered wrong or unacceptable yet not very serious
"Public intoxication is often classified as a misdemeanor, leading to a night in jail or a minor fine ."
battery
Noun
hành hung, gây thương tích
the intentional and unlawful physical contact or harm inflicted on another person
"Law enforcement officers intervened to prevent the escalation of a domestic dispute that had the potential for battery."
gangland
Noun
thế giới tội phạm, lãnh địa băng đảng
the environment or territory associated with criminal gangs, particularly those engaged in organized crime, violence, and illicit activities
"The city implemented social initiatives to provide alternatives for youth susceptible to recruitment into gangland activities ."
to poach
Verb
săn trộm, bắt trộm
to illegally hunt, catch, or fish on another person's property or in prohibited areas
"Rangers caught individuals using prohibited nets to poach crabs in the ecologically sensitive mangrove area ."
to appropriate
Verb
chiếm đoạt, chuyển hướng
to take something for one's own use, especially illegally or without the owner's permission
"The artist was accused of appropriating cultural symbols without understanding their significance ."
to incriminate
Verb
buộc tội, tố cáo
to provide evidence or information that suggests a person's involvement in a crime or wrongdoing
"The defense attorney cross-examined the witness , trying to expose any inconsistencies that could incriminate their client ."
to perpetrate
Verb
thực hiện, phạm phải
to commit a harmful, illegal, or immoral act, such as a crime or an offense
"The media coverage highlighted the heinous acts perpetrated by the gang in the city ."
to trespass
Verb
xâm phạm, xâm nhập trái phép
to enter someone's land or building without permission
"The homeowner pressed charges against the individuals for trespassing on their land without permission."
to carjack
Verb
cướp xe, chiếm đoạt xe
to forcibly steal a vehicle from its driver, often involving threats or violence
"A witness called 911 after observing a suspicious individual attempting to carjack an elderly couple at a gas station ."
gas chamber
Noun
buồng hơi ngạt, phòng hơi ngạt
a sealed room or chamber where poisonous gas is introduced to execute condemned individuals, typically used as a method of capital punishment
"Witness testimonies shed light on the harrowing experiences of those who were subjected to the gas chamber in the past ."
corporal punishment
Noun
hình phạt thể xác, trừng phạt thân thể
the physical punishment of people, especially of children or convicts
"The debate over corporal punishment often centers on the balance between parental rights and the well-being of children ."
solitary confinement
Noun
biệt giam, cách ly
the practice of isolating a prisoner in a small, often windowless cell, with minimal human contact or environmental stimulation, as a form of punishment or for security reasons
"Some prison systems have implemented alternatives to solitary confinement, recognizing its potential negative effects on rehabilitation ."
warden
Noun
giám thị trại giam, quản ngục
the official in charge of a prison or correctional facility, responsible for overseeing the administration, security, and well-being of inmates
"The warden played a crucial role in coordinating with law enforcement agencies to address security issues both within and outside the prison ."
committal
Noun
cam kết, giam giữ
the formal act of sending a person to a mental health facility, prison, or similar institution, often following legal proceedings
"The committal proceedings were marked by emotional testimony as family members pleaded for leniency in sentencing."
firing squad
Noun
đội hành quyết, đội xử bắn
a group of individuals, typically soldiers or law enforcement officers, designated to carry out a military or legal execution by firing bullets at a condemned person simultaneously
"International human rights organizations have condemned the use of firing squads, arguing that it constitutes a cruel and inhumane method of execution ."