unfortunately; at a bad time; at an unfortunate moment
principal offence; principal offense; principal offender
judicial decision; judgement; judgment; sentence; decree
court (of law); courtroom
lay judge (2005 reforms); citizen judge; juror
to frown (on); to be grim-faced; to look sullen
decision; settlement; definition
blood relationship; blood relations; being genetically related
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
all doors closed; blocked in every direction; cornered
thoroughly; carefully; deliberately; seriously; fully
to excuse oneself; to take one's leave; to resign (post); to quit; to decline; to turn down
certain amount; some; certain person; Mr So-and-so; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
lack of evidence; insufficient evidence
nonprosecution; nonindictment
accused; defendant; prisoner at the bar
applying (e.g. a technology); adoption
witness stand; witness box
partition; division; settlement of accounts; preliminary warm-up ritual; toeing the mark; directing
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; confusion
don't worry about it; forget about it
to keep one's temper; to maintain one's composure; to remain calm; to keep presence of mind; to preserve one's equilibrium
going along voluntarily to be questioned by police
shifting (the burden) onto; ill effects; negative consequences; burden
sensitive; susceptible; emotional; impressionable; sentimental
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
shameful; disgraceful; indecent; unseemly; unbecoming; improper
possession; retention; maintenance
share (in a company); stock
futures; futures contract
changing into cash; encashment; cashing
framework (of a building); foundation; mainstay; support; supporter