Vocabulary and Language Skills Flashcards

What does 'statute' mean in Canadian law?

Answer: A formal written law passed by a federal or provincial legislature

A statute is a formal written law that has been enacted by a legislative body such as the Canadian Parliament or a provincial legislature.

What is the meaning of 'acquittal'?

Answer: A legal judgment that an accused person is not guilty

An acquittal is a legal judgment or verdict that an accused person is not guilty of the criminal charges brought against them.

Which word is a synonym for 'confiscate'?

Answer: Seize

Confiscate and seize both mean to take possession of property by authority or force, making them synonyms in a law enforcement context.

What does 'clandestine' mean?

Answer: Done in secret or hidden from others, often unlawfully

Clandestine describes something carried out in secret or a concealed manner, often because it is unauthorized or illegal.

What is the meaning of 'coerce' in a policing context?

Answer: To force someone to act through threats or unlawful pressure

Coerce means to compel someone to do something by using force, threats, or intimidation, which is generally unlawful and unethical for police.

What does 'impartial' mean in the context of law enforcement?

Answer: Treating all people equally and without personal bias or favouritism

Impartial means treating all parties equally and without bias or favouritism, which is a fundamental principle of fair and professional policing.

What is the meaning of 'discrepancy'?

Answer: A difference or inconsistency between two or more facts or statements

A discrepancy is a lack of consistency or agreement between two or more facts, figures, or accounts that should logically match.