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decriminalize
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V. to do away with legal penalties for
CRIME = CRIME, CHARGE OF CRIME " Marijuana has been decriminalized in the State of Illinois; nobody gets in trouble for having it." |
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incriminate
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v. to reveal guilt or make (someone) appear guilty - to implicate someone
CRIME = CRIME, CHARGE OF CRIME The smell of alcohol on your breath or clothes would definitely incriminate you. I would definitely think you've been drinking" |
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recrimination
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n. an accusation made in reply; a counter charge - bickering/accusations
CRIME = CRIME, CHARGE OF CRIME "My mother is always making recriminations about my brother and his friends; she always thinks they have done something wrong." " |
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culpable
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ADJ. deserving blame
CULPARE = TO BLAME " Danny was definitely culpable for getting that speeding ticket; he was going 82mph" |
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culprit
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n. one responsible for a crime
CULPARE = TO BLAME "The male neighbor next door is most likely the culprit for all the police visits they have had in the past few months; I blame him for his actions" |
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mea culpa
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interjection - statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong "es mi culpa"
CULPARE = TO BLAME "when I noticed that I left the door open, I said "mea culpa" for leaving the door open" |
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onus
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burden or obligation
ONUS= BURDEN "The onus of getting good grades rest with you; it's totally your responsibility" |
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onerous
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unpleasant and burdensome
ONUS= BURDEN "Studying and preparing for the SAT appears extremely onerous; it's so much work!" |
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exonerate
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V.to prove not guilty
ONUS = BURDEN " Sometime I wish there was a way to exonerate Danny from his speeding ticket so that our insurance rates don't increase, but other times, I feel like he needs to be culpable so he has to pay a lot and learns his lesson." |
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approbation
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n.praise or approval
PROBARE, PROBATUM = TO APPROVE OR PROVE GOOD. DO received wide approbation for his excellent resume, and he will likely get into a real good college" |
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reprobate
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n. a dishonest or immoral person; a scoundrel
PROBARE, PROBATUM = TO APPROVE OR PROVE GOOD. "Coqui proved to be a reprobate when he was caught cheating in his test; he was very dishonest" |
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reprove
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v. to scold or criticize
"My mother always reproves me if I get anything less than a B in a test; she really , really wants all As" |
