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Flashcards in Crime and Punishment Deck (12)
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Crime

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an act against the law

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Sin

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an act against the will of God

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Law

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rules made by Parliament and enforceable by the courts

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Justice

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due allocation of reward and punishment, the maintenance of what is right

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Deterrence

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the idea that punishments should be of such a nature that they will out people off (deter) committing crimes

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Retribution

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the idea that punishments should make criminals pay for what they have done wrong

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Reform

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the idea that punishments should try to change criminals so they will not commit crimes again

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Judgement

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the act of judging people and their actions

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Capital punishment

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the death penalty for a crime or offence

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Addiction

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A recurring compulsion to engage in an activity regardless of its bad effects

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Rehabilitation

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To restore to normal life

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Responsibility

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Being responsible for one’s actions