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vocab for judicial branch

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contempt of court
an act disrupting legal hearings or challenging the authority of the court.
civil action
action brought to protect private rights
alibi
an excuse used by the accused which places him or her somewhere else during the crime.
affidavit
a sworn statement under oath
verdict
conclusion of the jury
testimony
a statement made by a witness under oath
sustain
to approve an attorney's motion (a judge's action)
subpoena
document requiring the attendance of a witness in court
Plea
the defedants response to being accused of a crime
Perjury
a lie when a promise of oath was to tell the truth
parole
early supervised release of a prisoner
negligence
failure to take precautions that result in harm down to people or and property
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