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Mar 2023
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#244 The court of Law in the USA —Part 1

Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com
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Today, I'll explain some words related to trials. While I'm hoping you'll never have to use these words in real life, becoming familiar with this language will help you better grasp the subject and engage in conversation on the topic.

  • The Accused or Defendant
  • Courtroom
  • Crime
  • Accomplice
  • Lawyer or attorney
  • Presumption of innocence

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