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noun • a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) verb • lock up or confine, in or as in a jail | ||||||||
| 32% | 5 | Prosecutes | ||||||
noun • earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something verb • make an effort or attempt • put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to • put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of • take a sample of • examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process • give pain or trouble to • test the limits of • melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities • put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice | ||||||||
| 32% | 8 | Idiot reportedly prosecutes moderates | ||||||
verb • cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of • satisfy (thirst) • provide physical relief, as from pain | ||||||||
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