Term (Terim)
Turkish (Türkçe)
Definition (Tanım)
acquittal
aklanma, beraat kararı
1. Judgment, as by a jury or judge, that a defendant is not guilty of a crime as charged.
2. The state of being found or proved not guilty.
2. The state of being found or proved not guilty.
alibi
(sanığın) suçun işlendiği sırada başka yerde bulunduğunu belirten iddia
1. Law
a. A form of defense whereby a defendant attempts to prove that he or she was elsewhere when the crime in question was committed.
b. The fact of having been elsewhere when a crime in question was committed.
a. A form of defense whereby a defendant attempts to prove that he or she was elsewhere when the crime in question was committed.
b. The fact of having been elsewhere when a crime in question was committed.
appeal
temyiz etmek
Law
a. The transfer of a case from a lower to a higher court for a new hearing.
b. A case so transferred.
c. A request for a new hearing.
a. The transfer of a case from a lower to a higher court for a new hearing.
b. A case so transferred.
c. A request for a new hearing.
arson
kundakçılık
The crime of maliciously, voluntarily, and willfully setting fire to the building, buildings, or other property of another or of burning one's own property for an improper purpose, as to collect insurance.
arsonist
kundakçı
A person who destroys property by fire, for revenge, insurance, etc.
assailant
saldırgan, mütecaviz
A person who attacks another.
assassin
suikastçı
1. One who murders by surprise attack, especially one who carries out a plot to kill a prominent person.
2. Member of a secret order who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders.
2. Member of a secret order who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders.
assassination
suikast
Murder of a public figure by surprise attack; unlawful premeditated killing of a human being.
assault
şahsa karşı eylem, fiili tecavüz
Law
a. An unlawful threat or attempt to do bodily injury to another.
b. The act or an instance of unlawfully threatening or attempting to injure another.
a. An unlawful threat or attempt to do bodily injury to another.
b. The act or an instance of unlawfully threatening or attempting to injure another.
attorney
vekil, avukat, dava vekili
A person legally appointed by another to act as his or her agent in the transaction of business, specifically one qualified and licensed to act for plaintiffs and defendants in legal proceedings.
bail
kefalet, kefil, teminat / kefaletini ödemek
Noun:
1. Security, usually a sum of money, exchanged for the release of an arrested person.
2. Release from imprisonment provided by the payment of such money.
Verb:
1. To secure the release of by providing security.
2. To release (a person) for whom security has been paid.
1. Security, usually a sum of money, exchanged for the release of an arrested person.
2. Release from imprisonment provided by the payment of such money.
Verb:
1. To secure the release of by providing security.
2. To release (a person) for whom security has been paid.
blackmail
şantajla para sızdırmak
1. (Law) The act of attempting to obtain money by intimidation, as by threats to disclose discreditable information.
2. To exact or attempt to exact money or anything of value by threats or intimidation; extort.
2. To exact or attempt to exact money or anything of value by threats or intimidation; extort.
blackmailer
şantaj yapan kişi
One who commits blackmail.
briber
rüşvetçi
Someone who pays (or otherwise incites) you to commit a wrongful act.
bribery
rüşvet
The practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage.
burglar
ev soyan hırsız
A thief who enters a building with intent to steal.
burglary
ev soyma
The act of entering a building or other premises with the intent to commit theft.
convict
suçlu bulmak / suçlu, hükümlü
Verb: To find or prove (someone) guilty of an offense or crime, especially by the verdict of a court.
Noun: 1. A person found or declared guilty of an offense or crime. 2. A person serving a sentence of imprisonment.
Noun: 1. A person found or declared guilty of an offense or crime. 2. A person serving a sentence of imprisonment.
court
Adliye, mahkeme
a. A person or body of persons whose task is to hear and submit a decision on cases at law.
b. The building, hall, or room in which such cases are heard and determined.
b. The building, hall, or room in which such cases are heard and determined.
court case
dava
A legal case is a dispute between opposing parties resolved by a court, or by some equivalent legal process.
court order
mahkeme kararı
An official proclamation by a judge that defines the legal relationships between the parties to a hearing, trial, or appeal.
crime
suç, cürüm
Breach of rules or laws for which some governing authority can ultimately prescribe a conviction. Offence against the public or the state.
custody
nezaret, koruma, gözetim
The care, possession, and control of a thing or person. The detention of a person by lawful authority or process.
death penalty
ölüm cezası
The sentence of execution for murder and some other capital crimes.
defendant
davalı, sanık
The person defending or denying; the party against whom relief or recovery is sought in an action or suit, or the accused in a criminal case.
drug dealer
uyuşturucu satıcısı
An unlicensed dealer in illegal drugs.
evidence
delil, kanıt
The documentary or oral statements and the material objects admissible as testimony in a court of law.
felony
cürüm, ağır suç
One of several grave crimes, such as murder, rape, or burglary, punishable by a more stringent sentence (usually imprisonment for more than one year).
fine
para cezası, para cezası vermek
A forfeiture or penalty to be paid to the offended party in a civil action.
forger
kalpazan, evrakta sahteci
Someone who makes copies illegally.
forgery
kalpazanlık, sahtecilik
The act of forging, especially the illegal production of something counterfeit.
fraud
dolandırıcılık, sahtekarlık
1. An act of dishonesty.
2. A person who pretends to be something that he isn't.
2. A person who pretends to be something that he isn't.
guilty
suçlu
Found to have violated a criminal law by a jury or judge.
heir
varis
The person legally succeeding to all property of a deceased person.
hijacking
gemi/uçak kaçırma, korsanlık
To seize control of (a moving vehicle) by use of force, especially in order to reach an alternate destination.
hostage
rehine
A person held by one party in a conflict as security that specified terms will be met by the opposing party.
indictment
iddianame, suç duyurusu
A formal written charge of crime formerly referred to and presented on oath by a grand jury.
innocent
masum, suçsuz
Not guilty of a particular crime; blameless.
jail
hapishane, hapsetmek
A place for the confinement of persons convicted and sentenced to imprisonment or of persons awaiting trial.
judge
hakim, yargıç / yargılamak
A public official who hears and decides cases brought before a court of law.
jury
jüri
A body of persons sworn to judge and give a verdict on a given matter, especially a body of persons summoned by law to hear a case.
kidnapper
adam kaçıran kimse
Someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom).
kidnapping
adam kaçırma
To seize and detain unlawfully and usually for ransom.
lawyer
avukat, hukuk danışmanı
One whose profession is to give legal advice and assistance to clients and represent them in court.
life sentence
mübbet hapis
A prison term lasting as long as the prisoner lives.
misdemeanor
kabahat, hafif suç
A criminal offense that is less serious than a felony and generally punishable by a fine or a jail term of up to a year.
mugging
saldırıp soyma, kapkaç
An assault upon a person especially with the intent to rob.
murder
kasten adam öldürme, cinayet
The unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another.
murderer
katil
One who commits murder.
oath
yemin
Having sworn to tell the truth, usually with one's hand on the Bible or holy book.
on probation
gözlem altında tutulmak (denetimli serbestlik)
Serving a period of probation, typically after conviction for a crime.
parole
şartlı tahliye
Early release of a prisoner who is then subject to continued monitoring and compliance with certain terms.
pickpocket
yankesici
One who steals from pockets.
prison
hapishane
A public building used to house convicted criminals and accused persons remanded in custody.
proof
kanıt, ispat, delil
The result or effect of evidence; the establishment or denial of a fact by evidence.
punishment
ceza
A penalty or sanction given for any crime or offence.
ransom
fidye
The release of property or a person in return for payment of a demanded price.
rape
zorla ırza geçme, tecavüz
The offence of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against that person's will.
robber
soyguncu, eşkıya
To take property from (a person) illegally by using or threatening to use violence or force.
robbery
gasp, yağma
The stealing of property from a person by using or threatening to use force.
shoplifting
dükkandan çalma (aşırma)
The act of stealing goods that are on display in a store.
smuggling
kaçakçılık
The act of importing or exporting (prohibited or dutiable goods) secretly.
statement
beyanname, ifade
A declaration of matters of fact, especially in a pleading.
Supreme Court
Yüksek Mahkeme (ABD), Anayasa/Yargıtay eşdeğeri
The highest Federal court, possessing final appellate jurisdiction.
suspect
şüpheli / şüphelenmek
Someone who is under suspicion; to regard as untrustworthy.
swindle
dolandırmak
To cheat (someone) of money, etc.; defraud.
terrorism
terörizm
The unlawful use of force or violence against people or property to intimidate or coerce societies or governments.
testimony
tanıklık, şahitlik
Evidence given by a witness, esp orally in court under oath.
theft
hırsızlık
The dishonest taking of property belonging to another person with the intention of depriving the owner permanently.
threat
tehdit
An expression of an intention to inflict pain, injury, evil, or punishment.
to abduct
zorla kaçırmak
To carry off by force; kidnap.
to accuse
suçlamak
To charge formally with a wrongdoing.
to acquit
beraat etmek, ibra etmek
To free or clear from a charge or accusation.
to arrest
tutuklamak
To deprive (a person) of liberty by taking him into custody, esp under lawful authority.
to assault
saldırmak
To unlawfully threaten or attempt to injure another.
to beat up
dövmek
To strike or kick (a person), usually repeatedly, so as to inflict severe physical damage.
to defend
savunmak
To represent (a defendant) in court in a civil or criminal action.
to imprison
hapse atmak
Put in or as if in prison; confine.
to interrogate
sorgulamak, ifadesini almak
Examine by questioning formally or officially.
to kidnap
adam kaçırmak
To seize and detain unlawfully and usually for ransom.
to kill
öldürmek
Cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly.
to plead
dava açmak, iddianameye cevap vermek
To present as an answer to a charge; to argue or present (a case) in a court.
to prosecute
dava açmak, kovuşturmak
To initiate civil or criminal court action against; to seek to obtain or enforce by legal action.
to release
serbest bırakmak, feragat
Relinquishment to another of a right, title, or claim.
to sentence
hüküm giydirmek, mahkum etmek
A judicial decision of the punishment to be inflicted on one adjudged guilty.
to steal
çalmak
The act of stealing.
to vandalise
tahrip etmek, zarar vermek
To destroy wantonly, as through acts of vandalism.
to violate
ihlal etmek, kanuna aykırı davranmak
To break or disregard (a law or promise).
trial
duruşma, yargılama
Examination of evidence and applicable law by a competent tribunal to determine the issue of specified charges.
verdict
hüküm, karar
The finding of a jury in a trial; an expressed conclusion.
witness
şahit, tanık
One who is called on to testify before a court.
