relapsing
happening again after a period of improvement
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order S2E17: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 17CrimeDrama
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victimize
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially by bullying them
unabridged
not shortened; complete
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
corroboration
evidence that helps prove or support something
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
hallucinate
to see or hear things that are not really there
arraign
to bring someone before a court to answer a criminal charge
forcible
using force or violence
acquit
to say officially that someone is not guilty of a crime
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
inadmissible
not allowed or not acceptable, especially in a legal or official situation
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predilection
a strong liking for something
indigent
very poor; lacking the money needed for basic needs
polygraph
a device used to record a person's breathing, pulse, and other body changes, often used in lie-detection tests
overrule
to use your authority to change or reject a decision
indiscretion
a careless or embarrassing mistake, especially in speech or behavior
wagering
the activity of betting money on uncertain results
dispensation
an official permission that lets someone do something that is usually not allowed
admissible
allowed to be used, especially as evidence in court
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
molestation
the act of sexually abusing or harassing someone, especially a child
molest
to harass or bother someone persistently
preferential
giving someone special treatment or an advantage