COURT | Part 1

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try sb = ask questions and listen to evidence in court to decide if sb has done sth illegal.

trial = an examination of evidence in court to decide if sb has done sth illegal. the prosecution = the lawyers who try to prove that the accused person has committed a crime. prosecute sb, V. prove sth = give evidence to show that sth is true. proof, N. the defence = the lawyers who try to prove that the accused person has not committed the crime. defend sb, V. innocent = If you are innocent, you have done nothing wrong, OPP for guilty. sentence sb = tell sb who is guilty what they will have to do, e.g. go to prison. sentence, N. fine = a sum of money you have to pay if you break a law. fine sb, V.
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