NPOST Vocabulary and Terminology 3

Question 1

What does 'testimony' mean?

Accepted Answer

A formal statement given under oath

Answer

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

Question 2

The term 'subpoena' refers to a:

Accepted Answer

Legal order to appear or produce evidence

Answer

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

Question 3

What does 'homicide' mean?

Accepted Answer

The killing of one person by another

Answer

Homicide is the act of one human being killing another.

Question 4

The word 'contraband' refers to goods that are:

Accepted Answer

Illegal to possess or transport

Answer

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

Question 5

What does 'negligence' most nearly mean?

Accepted Answer

Failure to take proper care

Answer

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

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