stabber
a person who stabs someone with a knife or other sharp object
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order S12E11: English vocabulary
Season 12, Episode 11CrimeDrama
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contrition
a feeling of deep regret for something wrong you have done
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
inadmissible
not allowed or not acceptable, especially in a legal or official situation
vindication
the act of proving that someone is right or not guilty
shoplifting
to steal goods from a store
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
absolution
formal release from guilt or punishment, especially in a religious context
balk
to hesitate or refuse to do something because you are unwilling or uncomfortable
arraignment
a court hearing where a person is formally told the criminal charge against them and asked to respond
turnstile
a gate with rotating bars that lets one person through at a time
rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
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admissible
allowed to be used, especially as evidence in court
absolve
to officially say that someone is not guilty or responsible for something
precept
a rule or principle that guides behavior
leeway
some freedom to act, change plans, or make adjustments
tussle
a short, rough struggle or fight
entitle
to give someone the right to have or do something
subvert
to weaken or destroy the power or authority of a system or institution
technicality
a small detail or rule that may seem unimportant but can affect a decision or result
preclude
to prevent something from happening or make it impossible
condolence
an expression of sympathy, especially when someone has died
confessional
a small booth in a church where people confess their sins to a priest
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way