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a. To free from a formal accusation of wrongdoing; find innocent.
b. To release from a duty.
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acquittal noun
Example
The defendant was acquitted of the crime and released.
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The crime of deliberately setting fire to buildings or other property.
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arsonist noun
Example
The detective investigated the remains of the burned building for evidence of arson.
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adjective
Immoral; dishonest; open to bribery.
verb
To destroy someone's honesty or integrity.
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corruptible adjective
corruption noun
corruptly adverb
Example
With a bribe of $100, the driver persuaded the corrupt police officer not to give him a speeding ticket.
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a. to make a copy of something, such as money, for a dishonest purpose.
b. To make a pretense of.
noun
Something counterfeited.
adjective
Made in imitation of what is genuine, in order to deceive.
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counterfeiter noun
Example
The criminal counterfeited twenty-dollar bills on a special printing machine in the basement.
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A person guilty or accused of being guilty of a crime or offense.
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The store detective believed she knew who was the culprit in the theft. |
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A serious crime such as murder or arson.
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felon noun
Example
The thief received a ten-ear prison sentence for the felony. |
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To seize or take control of a vehicle or aircraft; steal goods from a vehicle.
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hijacker noun
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The outlaws |
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To charge with or involve in a crime or other wrongful act.
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incrimination noun
Example
The testimony of three witnesses incriminated that embezzler.
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verb
To feel or show regret for what one has done or failed to do.
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repentance noun
repentant adjective
Example
Tom repented of bragging so much about his skill in football.
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verb
a. To cheat or defraud someone of money or property.
b. To obtain by practicing fraud.
noun
A dishonest act or scheme; a fraud.
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swindler noun
Example
The bookkeeper swindled the firm out of thousands of dollars.
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