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Of or pertaining to the system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties.

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confession

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A formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime.

convict

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Declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.

custody

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The protective care or guardianship of someone or something.

detain

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Keep (someone) in official custody, typically for questioning about a crime or in politically sensitive situations.

discovery

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The compulsory disclosure, by a party to an action, of relevant documents referred to by the other party.

embezzlement

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Theft or misappropriation of funds placed in one's trust or belonging to one's employer.

fence

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Deal in stolen goods.