This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Law, Crime & Justice. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
subject to police investigation after the evidence emerged
Within the Law, Crime & Justice topic, the arms deal remains subject to police investigation after the evidence emerged.
reject a charge
In a criminal trial, the legal team will reject a charge.
appear in court
In a criminal trial, the legal team will appear in court.
cloud their judgement
In a criminal trial, the legal team will cloud their judgement.
serve a prison sentence
In a criminal trial, the legal team will serve a prison sentence.
justice is served
The community felt that justice was served after the verdict.
give witness testimony
In a criminal trial, the legal team will give witness testimony.
take on responsibility
In a criminal trial, the legal team will take on responsibility.
illegal substance
At a criminal trial, the case file featured the illegal substance.
put on trial
In a criminal trial, the legal team will put on trial.
probe a crime
In a criminal trial, the legal team will probe a crime.
stand trial
The defendant will stand trial next month.
lack of judgement
In a criminal trial, the legal team will lack of judgement.
bring to justice
The police worked for years to bring the suspect to justice.
idle threat
At a criminal trial, the case file featured the idle threat.
serve out a sentence
In a criminal trial, the legal team will serve out a sentence.
caught in the crossfire
Several residents were caught in the crossfire during the conflict.
be given a sentence
At the end of the trial, the defendant may be given a sentence by the judge.
pose a threat to public safety
The loose cable could pose a threat to public safety.
error of judgement
At a criminal trial, the case file featured the error of judgement.
take a sideswipe
In a criminal trial, the legal team will take a sideswipe.
contest a verdict
In a criminal trial, the legal team will contest a verdict.
notify the police
In a criminal trial, the legal team will notify the police.
investigate a crime
In a criminal trial, the legal team will investigate a crime.
poor judgement
At a criminal trial, the case file featured the poor judgement.
suffer casualties
In a criminal trial, the legal team will suffer casualties.
escape punishment
In a criminal trial, the legal team will escape punishment.
overturn a verdict
In a criminal trial, the legal team will overturn a verdict.
commit a minor offence
In a criminal trial, the legal team will commit a minor offence.
heavy responsibility
At a criminal trial, the case file featured the heavy responsibility.