Meaning: A heavy stick or blunt weapon used for hitting.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He carried a cosh for protection.

Category: Law › Weapons

Synonyms:

• bludgeon
• club

Meaning: A person or entity that signs a document along with others, indicating agreement.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cosignatory agreed to the terms of the contract.

Category: Law › Contracts

Synonyms:

• co-signer
• joint signer

Meaning: A claim made to offset another claim in a legal context.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The defendant filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• rebuttal
• opposition

Meaning: A court that deals with local legal matters.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The case was heard in the county court.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• local court
• district court

Meaning: A place where legal cases are heard.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The judge entered the court.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• tribunal
• judiciary

Meaning: A military court that tries members of the armed forces.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was tried by a court martial for his actions.

Category: Law › Military Law

Synonyms: military court

Meaning: A court that hears appeals from lower courts.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The case was taken to the court of appeal.

Category: Law › Judicial System

Synonyms: appellate court

Meaning: A court that handles claims against the government.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The court of claims ruled in favor of the plaintiff.

Category: Law › Government Law

Synonyms: claims court

Meaning: A formal investigation conducted by a court.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The court of inquiry examined the incident thoroughly.

Category: Law › Investigations

Synonyms: investigative court

Meaning: A place where legal matters are adjudicated.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The dispute was settled in a court of law.

Category: Law

Synonyms: legal court

Meaning: A court in Scotland that deals with civil cases.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The case was heard in the court of Session.

Category: Law › Scottish Law

Synonyms: Scottish court

Meaning: A directive issued by a court.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He violated the court order.

Category: Law

Synonyms: judicial order

Meaning: A building where legal cases are heard.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The courthouse was busy with cases today.

Category: Law

Synonyms: court building

Meaning: A room where legal cases are heard.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The courtroom was filled with spectators.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• court
• legal chamber

Meaning: An agreement or promise between parties.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They signed a covenant to uphold the terms.

Category: Law › Contracts

Synonyms:

• agreement
• contract

Meaning: An act that is against the law.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The police are investigating the crime.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• offense
• lawbreaking

Meaning: The location where a crime has taken place.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The detectives examined the crime scene for evidence.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms: scene of the crime

Meaning: A sudden increase in crime in a particular area.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The city is experiencing a crime wave.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms: spike in crime

Meaning: A person who commits a crime.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The criminal was caught and arrested.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms:

• offender
• lawbreaker

Meaning: A court that deals with criminal cases.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The case was heard in criminal court.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms: court of law

Meaning: A record of a person's criminal history.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He has a criminal record for theft.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms:

• rap sheet
• criminal history

Meaning: The quality of being criminal or engaging in crime.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The study focused on the causes of criminality.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms:

• lawlessness
• criminal behavior

Meaning: To make something illegal.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The government decided to criminalize drug trafficking.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms:

• prohibit
• outlaw

Meaning: In a manner that is against the law.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: He acted criminally by stealing the car.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms:

• illegally
• wrongfully

Meaning: The study of crime and criminal behavior.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is studying criminology at university.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms: crime science

Meaning: a person who is dishonest or a criminal

Part of speech: noun

Example: The crook was caught stealing.

Category: Law › Crime

Synonyms:

• criminal
• thief

Antonyms:

• honest person
• law-abiding citizen

Meaning: to question a witness in court to challenge their testimony

Part of speech: verb

Example: The lawyer will cross-examine the witness tomorrow.

Category: Law › Court Procedure

Synonyms:

• interrogate
• question

Meaning: Questions asked to challenge or clarify a statement.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The lawyer asked cross-questions to test the witness's credibility.

Category: Law › Legal Procedure

Synonyms: interrogation

Meaning: A court in the UK that deals with serious criminal cases.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The case was heard in the crown court.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms: criminal court

Meaning: A lawyer representing the state in criminal cases.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Crown prosecutor presented the evidence in court.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms: state prosecutor

Meaning: Deserving blame or censure; guilty.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He was found culpable for the accident.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• blameworthy
• responsible

Antonyms:

• innocent
• blameless

Meaning: The act of causing someone's death through negligence or wrongdoing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The court ruled it as culpable homicide due to reckless driving.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms:

• manslaughter
• homicide

Meaning: A person responsible for a crime or wrongdoing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The police arrested the culprit after a long investigation.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• offender
• wrongdoer

Antonyms:

• victim
• innocent

Meaning: A regulation requiring people to remain indoors during specified hours.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The city imposed a curfew after the unrest.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• lockdown
• restriction

Antonyms:

• freedom
• liberty

Meaning: The protective care or guardianship of someone or something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The child was placed in the custody of her grandparents.

Category: Law › Family Law

Synonyms:

• guardianship
• care

Meaning: an acronym for District Attorney

Part of speech: noun

Example: The DA presented the case in court.

Category: Law

Meaning: physical harm that impairs value or usefulness

Part of speech: noun

Example: The storm caused significant damage to the house.

Category: Law › Insurance

Synonyms:

• harm
• injury

Meaning: serving to condemn or criticize

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The evidence was damning against the defendant.

Category: Law

Synonyms:

• condemning
• accusatory

Meaning: A form of sexual assault that occurs after a date.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Date rape is a serious crime.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms: sexual assault

Meaning: A surprise attack or operation conducted at dawn.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The police conducted a dawn raid on the suspect's house.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms: early morning raid