bondsman
a person who guarantees that someone will pay a debt or appear in court, especially for bail
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Law & Order S9E13: English vocabulary
Season 9, Episode 13CrimeDrama
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imprimatur
official approval to publish or go ahead with something
recognizance
a legal promise to appear in court or obey certain conditions, often instead of paying bail
barbarity
extreme cruelty or brutal behavior
lamentable
bad, disappointing, or deserving strong disapproval
demean
to make someone feel less important or respected
arraign
to bring someone before a court to answer a criminal charge
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
dishonorable
shameful and not showing honor or good moral character
spatter
to scatter small drops or particles over a surface
nefarious
evil, criminal, or very dishonest
pimping
the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work
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overrule
to use your authority to change or reject a decision
waistband
the band of material at the top of a pair of trousers, a skirt, or underwear that fits around the waist
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
arraignment
a court hearing where a person is formally told the criminal charge against them and asked to respond
rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
repossess
to take back something, especially a car or house, because someone has not made the required payments
leeway
some freedom to act, change plans, or make adjustments
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
muddle
to make something confused or untidy
entitle
to give someone the right to have or do something
aggravate
make a problem, injury, or situation worse