expunge
to remove something completely, especially from a record or document
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order S12E2: English vocabulary
Season 12, Episode 2CrimeDrama
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perpetrate
to commit a serious crime or other harmful act
irreparably
in a way that cannot be repaired or fixed
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
vindication
the act of proving that someone is right or not guilty
pleadings
formal written statements submitted by each side in a lawsuit
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
agitate
to make someone feel worried or upset
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
unbiased
fair and not influenced by personal feelings or opinions
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
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palmed
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
clack
to make a sharp clicking sound
aggressor
a person, group, or country that starts an attack or conflict
meritorious
deserving praise or reward
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
respectability
the quality of seeming respectable and socially acceptable
allege
to say that something is true, especially without proving it
hearsay
information that you heard from other people, not from direct knowledge or proof
encampment
a temporary camp, especially for soldiers or travelers
delusional
having false beliefs that are not based in reality
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level