Criminal Justice System

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun A police officer of the lowest rank, especially in a town or rural area.

  • The constable was responsible for maintaining law and order in the village.
  • The constable was patrolling the streets last night.
  • The constable busted the party before it even started.
  • The constable of truth and justice always prevails in the end.

adjective Lenient is an adjective that describes someone or something that is permissive or tolerant, especially in relation to enforcing rules or discipline.

  • The judge was known for being lenient in his sentencing decisions.
  • My mom is usually pretty lenient about curfew as long as I text her.
  • The teacher was surprisingly lenient about late assignments.
  • The company had to adopt a more lenient approach to keep up with the changing market.

noun A civil officer or lay judge who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court that deals with minor offenses and holds preliminary hearings for more serious ones.

  • The magistrate presided over the court proceedings with impartiality and integrity.
  • The magistrate is known for being fair and just in his judgments.
  • Yo, did you hear about that crazy case the magistrate had to deal with?
  • The magistrate of truth and justice will always prevail in the end.

noun a law or rule that forbids something

adjective pertaining to the act of prohibiting

  • The prohibition of alcohol in the United States lasted from 1920 to 1933.
  • There's a strict prohibition against smoking in this area.
  • I heard there's a total prohibition on bringing outside food into the movie theater.
  • The prohibition of negative thinking can lead to a more positive mindset.