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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
compelling
[ kuhm-'pel-ing ]
adjective
The documentary presented a compelling argument for the importance of protecting wildlife.
dissent
[ dih-'sent ]
noun
He did everything in his power to suppress political dissent.
flagrant
[ 'fley-gruhnt ]
adjective
His flagrant disregard for the rules during the game earned him a red card.
embezzlement
[ uhm-'beh-zuhl-muhnt ]
noun
The company’s former accountant was arrested for embezzlement after siphoning off large sums of money.
deterrence
[ dih-'tur-uhns ]
noun
The country’s strong military presence served as a deterrence against potential attacks.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
Direction: Read and understand the different idiomatic expressions below.
A. custodial sentences
- a punishment that involves being sent to prison.
Dialogue
Sarah
Anna
Unlikely. Given the severity of the offense, a custodial sentence seems inevitable.
Sarah
The judge may consider mitigating factors, though.
Anna
Perhaps, but the prosecution’s argument was incredibly compelling.
B. unanimous verdict
- a decision agreed upon by all members of a jury.
Dialogue
Sarah
Anna
They reached a unanimous verdict after hours of deliberation.
Sarah
Anna
Indeed. It left little room for dissent.
C. trumped-up charges
- false accusations or fabricated legal charges.
Dialogue
Anna
Why is he being prosecuted? The allegations seem baseless.
Sarah
Many believe these are trumped-up charges to tarnish his reputation.
Anna
If that’s true, it’s a flagrant misuse of the justice system.
Sarah
It is, and such practices erode public trust in the law.
D. beyond reasonable doubt
- the level of certainty required for a jury to convict in a criminal case.
Dialogue
Anna
Do you think the prosecution has proved their case?
Sarah
Not yet. Their evidence doesn’t establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Anna
The defense exploited every inconsistency in their argument.
Sarah
Rightly so. In criminal law, the burden of proof is exceptionally high.
E. remanded in custody
- to be detained in jail while awaiting trial or sentencing.
Dialogue
Anna
Was the suspect released on bail after the hearing?
Sarah
No, he was remanded in custody due to the gravity of the allegations.
Anna
That implies the court sees him as a potential flight risk.
Sarah
Exactly. It’s a precaution to ensure he appears for trial.
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
Part I
Direction: Choose the appropriate expressions to complete each of the sentences.
| trumped-up charges | beyond reasonable doubt |
| remanded in custody | custodial sentences |
| unanimous verdict |
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After being convicted of the crime, both offenders received lengthy due to the severity of their actions.
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The jury delivered a , agreeing completely on the defendant’s guilt after reviewing all the evidence.
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The prosecution had to prove that the accused had committed the crime, leaving no room for doubt.
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The lawyer argued that the accusations against his client were nothing more than designed to discredit him.
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The suspect was until the trial, as the judge considered him a flight risk.
Part II
Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.
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Part III
Direction: Paraphrase the following sentences. Make sure to paraphrase the underlined idiomatic expressions.
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The judge handed down custodial sentences to the three offenders, emphasizing the need for deterrence in cases of severe fraud.
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After hours of deliberation, the jury reached a unanimous verdict, finding the defendant guilty of all charges.
Do you think the defendant will avoid jail time?