proscribe
to officially forbid something, especially by law
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Law & Order S5E6: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 6CrimeDrama
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exculpatory
showing that someone is not guilty or at fault
thereto
to that thing or matter; to it
dibs
a claim to something, especially when people say they want it first
crucify
to kill someone by nailing or tying them to a cross
rebut
to prove that a statement, claim, or accusation is false
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
retardation
the act of slowing down or delaying something
pimping
the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work
absolution
formal release from guilt or punishment, especially in a religious context
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
obliging
willing and quick to help other people
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welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
rote
learning or memorizing by repeating something many times, often without fully understanding it
dimple
a small hollow in the skin, especially in the cheek or chin
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
entitle
to give someone the right to have or do something
panhandle
a long, narrow part of a state or country that sticks out from the main area
quantify
to describe or measure something in numbers
cranked
turned or operated by a crank
deuce
a score of two in tennis, or the point that makes the score 40–40
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
remedial
intended to help someone improve a skill or catch up in a subject
felon
a person who has been convicted of a serious crime