recognizance
a legal promise to appear in court or obey certain conditions, often instead of paying bail
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Chicago P.D. S5E21: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 21CrimeDrama
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cribbing
the act of copying someone else’s work or ideas without permission
unconscionable
so unfair or unreasonable that it seems shocking
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
chit
a short note or voucher, often showing that something has been paid or approved
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
smirk
to smile in a way that shows you are pleased with yourself or think you know more than others
graciously
in a kind, polite, and pleasant way
carbine
a short, light rifle
aggravate
make a problem, injury, or situation worse
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concealment
the act of hiding something or keeping it secret
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
handcuff
to put handcuffs on someone
preposterous
so silly or unreasonable that it is hard to believe
punitive
intended to punish someone
remand
to send a case back to a lower court for further action
jacketed
covered with a protective outer layer
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
indict
to formally accuse someone of a serious crime
convene
to gather people together for a meeting or event
compel
to force someone to do something, or make them feel they must do it
Hell no
an emphatic, rude way of saying no