NPOST Vocabulary and Terminology 5

Question 1

What does 'allegation' most nearly mean?

Accepted Answer

A claim made without proof

Answer

An allegation is an assertion or claim that has not yet been proven.

Question 2

The term 'misdemeanor' refers to a crime that is:

Accepted Answer

Less serious, usually punishable by under a year in jail

Answer

A misdemeanor is a minor offense typically punishable by less than one year in jail.

Question 3

What does 'surveillance' mean?

Accepted Answer

Close observation of a person or place

Answer

Surveillance is the close monitoring or observation of a person, group, or area.

Question 4

The word 'comply' most nearly means to:

Accepted Answer

Obey or act in accordance with

Answer

To comply is to obey or follow a request, rule, or command.

Question 5

What does 'eyewitness' mean?

Accepted Answer

A person who personally saw an event occur

Answer

An eyewitness is someone who personally observed an event take place.

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