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  1. What does 'testimony' mean?

    Answer: A formal statement given under oath

    Testimony is a formal spoken statement given under oath, usually in court.

  2. The term 'subpoena' refers to a:

    Answer: Legal order to appear or produce evidence

    A subpoena is a legal document ordering a person to appear in court or produce evidence.

  3. What does 'homicide' mean?

    Answer: The killing of one person by another

    Homicide is the act of one human being killing another.

  4. The word 'contraband' refers to goods that are:

    Answer: Illegal to possess or transport

    Contraband is property that is illegal to possess, import, or transport.

  5. What does 'negligence' most nearly mean?

    Answer: Failure to take proper care

    Negligence is the failure to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm.

  6. The term 'custody' refers to:

    Answer: The state of being under legal guard or control

    Custody is the condition of being held or controlled by legal authority.

  7. What does 'forensic' mean?

    Answer: Relating to scientific methods used in solving crimes

    Forensic refers to the application of scientific methods to investigate crimes.