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What is a warden?
What does incarceration mean?
Putting in prison
What is a robber?
Someone who steals
What does it mean to smuggle?
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What is meant by 'case' in a criminal context?
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What does armed mean?
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What is a sentence in legal terms?
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What is a convict?
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What does offense mean?
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What does it mean to commit a crime?
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What is a recreation yard?
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What is a plot in criminal terms?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Related to Prisons and Crime
- Warden: The individual responsible for overseeing the management and operation of a prison facility.
- Incarceration: The legal process involving the confinement of individuals within a prison setting.
- Robber: A person who engages in theft, taking property unlawfully from another.
- Smuggle: The act of transporting goods secretly, often to bypass legal restrictions or inspections.
- Case: The act of scouting or evaluating a location to plan for committing a crime.
- Armed: Refers to possessing weapons, often implying intent to use them during criminal activity.
- Sentence: The duration of imprisonment assigned to an individual following a conviction for a crime.
- Convict: An individual who has been declared guilty of a crime and is serving time in prison.
- Offense: A term that refers to any act that violates criminal law, resulting in legal repercussions.
- Commit: The act of engaging in wrongdoing, which may include various forms of illegal or unethical behavior.
Related Prison Terms
- Recreation Yard: An outdoor space designated for prisoners to engage in leisure activities during specific hours.
- Plot: A clandestine plan devised by individuals, often with the intent to carry out illegal or harmful actions.
- Authorities: Entities or individuals with the power to enforce laws and regulations, typically including police forces and government officers.
- Grille: A protective metal grate generally used for security purposes or to ensure ventilation in various settings.
- Hypothermic: A medical condition characterized by an abnormally low body temperature, which can result from prolonged exposure to cold environments.
- Corroded: Descriptive of materials that have deteriorated or disintegrated over time due to exposure to environmental elements.
- Civilian Clothes: Attire worn by individuals who are not in institutional custody, reflecting standard, everyday clothing.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards from Chapter 2 of Escape from Alcatraz. This quiz covers essential vocabulary related to prison terminology and crime-related concepts. Perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of the chapter's content.