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112. Tainted Evidence
In a criminal trial, information which has been obtained by illegal means or has
been traced through evidence acquired by illegal search and/or
seizure.
115. Syndicate
A joint venture among individuals and/or corporations to accomplish a particular business objective.
116. Swindle
To cheat through trick, device, false statements or other fraudulent methods
with the intent to acquire money or property from another which the swindler is
not entitled.
117. Swear
1) to declare under oath that one will tell the truth. 2) to administer an oath
to a witness that he or she will tell the truth. 3) to install into office by
administering an oath. 4) to use profanity.
118. Sustain
In trial practice, for a judge to agree that an attorney's objection, such as a
question, is valid.
120. Surrogate
A person acting on behalf of another or a
substitute. 2) a judge in some states responsible only for probates, estates,
and adoptions.
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