Question

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notebook technical words most professions have specialized vocabulary—words that are particular to the field, or that have specific meanings when used in that context. in the crucible, arthur miller uses legal terminology, such as magistrates and proceedings. magistrates applies only to the field of law. however, proceedings, when used without the final s, has a general meaning in everyday speech. it is a form of the verb proceed, meaning \continue a course of action.\

1. find two more words in act ii that are examples of legal terminology. write those words and their definitions.
2. use a legal dictionary to locate three other words used in the field of law. write those definitions. if any of the terms also have meanings in general speech, write those definitions as well.

Explanation:

1. For Act II of The Crucible, common legal terms include words tied to the trial context.
2. For general legal terms, standard legal vocabulary with potential everyday meanings is selected.

Answer:

1.

• Deposition: A sworn out-of-court statement given by a witness, used as evidence in legal proceedings.
• Indictment: A formal legal document accusing someone of a serious crime.

2.

• Summons:
• Legal definition: An official document ordering a person to appear in court.
• General meaning: A call or request to come to a place or do something.
• Bail:
• Legal definition: A sum of money or property given to the court to secure a defendant's release from jail while awaiting trial, with the promise they will return for court dates.
• General meaning: (Rare, informal) The release of a person on such terms, or a guarantee for someone's appearance.
• Sue:
• Legal definition: To initiate a legal action against someone in a court of law.
• General meaning: To make a claim or request for something, often formally.