Word: Criminal Court
Definition:
A criminal court is a special type of court in the legal system that deals with cases where someone is accused of committing a crime. In these courts, judges listen to the evidence and decide if the person is guilty or not.
Usage Instructions:
- Criminal court is a noun and is used when talking about legal matters related to crimes.
- You can use it to describe where a trial takes place or to refer to the legal system that handles criminal cases.
Example Sentence:
- "The suspect was taken to the criminal court to face the charges against him."
Advanced Usage:
In legal discussions, you might hear terms like "defendant" (the person accused of a crime) and "prosecution" (the lawyers trying to prove the person is guilty) when talking about criminal courts.
Word Variants:
- Criminal (adjective): Related to crime.
Example: "He has a criminal record." - Court (noun): A place where legal cases are heard.
Different Meanings:
- Criminal: Can also refer to someone who has committed a crime.
- Court: Can refer to other types of courts, such as civil courts, which deal with non-criminal cases.
Synonyms:
- Criminal justice system - Law court (though this is more general and can refer to any type of court)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
- There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to criminal court, but you might hear phrases like: - "In the court of law" – meaning within the legal system. - "Take to court" – meaning to bring a legal case against someone.