Criminal Justice Procedures

noun open resistance; bold disobedience

adjective defiant (describes a person or behavior characterized by defiance)

• The student showed defiance by refusing to follow the school's dress code.
• She rolled her eyes in defiance when her mom told her to clean her room.
• The teenager's defiance was off the charts when he was told he couldn't go to the party.
• The artist's use of bold colors was a form of defiance against traditional painting techniques.

adjective adjective describes a quality or attribute of a noun, in this case 'lawful' describes something that is allowed or permitted by law

• It is important to ensure that all actions taken by the company are lawful and comply with regulations.
• Make sure you're not doing anything shady - keep it lawful.
• Don't do anything sketchy, keep it lawful.
• In the court of life, always choose the path that is lawful and just.

noun the quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected; clemency

• The judge showed leniency towards the first-time offender.
• The teacher showed leniency and extended the deadline for the assignment.
• I hope the boss shows some leniency and doesn't give us a hard time about being late.
• The storm showed no leniency as it tore through the town, leaving destruction in its wake.