A formal charge against someone.
Accusation
What do you want me to sign? This is a formal request to the government.
Petition
To shorten or reduce.
Abridge
Required by law.
Compulsory
A person who represents others.
Delegate
A grand jury's written formal accusation.
Indictment
Freedom from unreasonable government taking of property.
Security
To find something out for certain.
Ascertain
To force someone to do something.
Compel
An organized group of armed civilians.
militia
Legal basis for police searches or arrests.
Probable Cause
Citizens expressing complaints against the government.
Grievances
1, 2, 3,... this is to list or itemize.
Enumerate
To take away or deny.
Deprive
Not referring to this game, instead, the danger arising from being on trial for a criminal offense.
Jeopardy
Crimes considered extremely serious.
Infamous
To violate or encroach on rights.
Infringe
A statement declaring something is true.
Affirmation
To insult or speak down on someone
Disparage
An advisor or attorney
Counsel
A trial must be this-- fair and unbiased.
Impartial
To prevent someone from doing something.
Prohibit
To explain or interpret meaning.
Construe
Payment given to make up for loss or injury.
Compensation
Government taking personal property or items.
Seizure