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121state's evidence — A popular term for testimony given by an accomplice or joint participant in the commission of a crime tending to criminate or convict the others, and given under an actual or implied promise of immunity or lesser sentence for himself …
122incriminate — [in krim′i nāt΄] vt. incriminated, incriminating [< ML incriminatus, pp. of incriminare: see IN 1 & CRIMINATE] 1. to charge with a crime; accuse 2. to involve in, or make appear guilty of, a crime or fault incrimination n. incriminatory [in… …
123recriminate — [ri krim′ə nāt΄] vi. recriminated, recriminating [< ML recriminatus: see RE & CRIMINATE] to answer an accuser by accusing that person in return; reply with a countercharge recrimination n. recriminatory [ri krim′ə nə tôr΄ē] adj. recriminative …
124criminal offence — noun (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act a long record of crimes • Syn: ↑crime, ↑offense, ↑criminal offense, ↑offence, ↑law breaking • Derivationally re …
125criminal offense — noun (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act a long record of crimes • Syn: ↑crime, ↑offense, ↑criminal offence, ↑offence, ↑law breaking • Derivationally re …
126criticise — verb 1. find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws (Freq. 2) The paper criticized the new movie Don t knock the food it s free • Syn: ↑knock, ↑criticize, ↑pick apart • Ant: ↑ …
127law-breaking — noun (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act (Freq. 1) a long record of crimes • Syn: ↑crime, ↑offense, ↑criminal offense, ↑criminal offence, ↑offence …
128pick apart — verb find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws The paper criticized the new movie Don t knock the food it s free • Syn: ↑knock, ↑criticize, ↑criticise • Ant: ↑praise ( …
