Judicial Process Terms

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun the legal procedures established by a government to protect the rights of individuals

  • The defendant was ensured due process throughout the legal proceedings.
  • They made sure to follow all the rules when dealing with that case.
  • They had to go through all the red tape to make sure everything was done right.
  • Just like a well-oiled machine, due process ensures that justice is served fairly.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a prosecutor or the prosecution of a legal case

  • The prosecutorial team presented strong evidence during the trial.
  • The prosecutors really brought their A-game in court.
  • The DA's office is on fire with their prosecutorial skills.
  • Her prosecutorial style is like a well-oiled machine, always precise and effective.

verb to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge

  • The jury deliberated carefully before acquitting the defendant of all charges.
  • I can't believe they're acquitting him, he clearly committed the crime!
  • They're totally acquitting him, it's so unfair!
  • Her conscience was finally acquitting her of the guilt she had been carrying for years.