Law In action

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Across
  1. 5. A system of government where power is vested in the people, typically through elected representatives)
  2. 8. A temporary suspension of fighting, typically agreed upon by opposing sides)
  3. 11. Arranged and recorded systematically, especially laws or rules)
  4. 12. The body of law dealing with private rights and remedies, not criminal matters)
  5. 13. A legal presumption that a child under a certain age cannot form criminal intent)
  6. 16. The legal ability to enter into a contract or be held responsible for actions)
  7. 17. A legally binding agreement between two or more parties)
  8. 19. A legal method of resolving disputes outside the courts by an impartial third party)
  9. 21. A solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one’s future actions or truthfulness)
  10. 23. The physical act or unlawful omission that constitutes a criminal offense)
  11. 24. The body of law related to crimes and their punishments)
  12. 25. punishment The legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime)
  13. 26. A formal accusation made against someone, often in criminal proceedings)
  14. 27. The mental state or intent behind committing a criminal act)
Down
  1. 1. A person who sees an event occur and may testify about it in court)
  2. 2. A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime or accident)
  3. 3. A process of resolving disputes by bringing parties together to reach agreement)
  4. 4. A method of dispute resolution involving a neutral third party helping others reach agreement)
  5. 6. Traditional laws that are established by long-standing practices and customs)
  6. 7. A person who agrees to be responsible for another’s debt or obligation if they fail to meet it)
  7. 9. Information or objects presented in court to prove or disprove a fact)
  8. 10. A court order requiring a person to behave well for a set period of time)
  9. 12. A written document outlining the rights and responsibilities of an organization or government)
  10. 14. A person or group charged with a crime or wrongdoing)
  11. 15. A person under the age of legal adulthood)
  12. 18. Taken control of by a foreign power, often involving settlement and governance)
  13. 20. A person who is legally recognized as being over the age of majority)
  14. 22. Failure to take proper care in doing something, resulting in damage or injury)