John Doe
Meaning: represents an unnamed or unknown person in a hypothetical example or illustration.
Example: Our John Doe witness refused to testify out of fear of retaliation. Read more ➺
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third degree
Meaning: an interrogation that frequently includes torture in an effort to find the truth or a confession.
Example: The detective put him through the third degree, but he wouldn't break. Read more ➺
in the dock
Meaning: on trial in court, especially in a criminal case.
Example: The accused man was placed in the dock, ready to face trial. Read more ➺
red book
Meaning: any document or publication, which is bound in red and serves as an official collection of rules, regulations, laws, or legal principles.
Example: any document or publication, which is bound in red and serves as an official collection of rules, regulations, laws, or legal principles. Read more ➺
bring someone to book
Meaning: make somebody accountable for their conduct.
Example: If Jessica continues with this behavior, I will have no choice but to bring her to book. Read more ➺
behind bars
Meaning: to be in jail or prison
Example: Before the end of this year, Harrison will be behind bars for his crimes. Read more ➺
stand your ground
Meaning: not retreat
Example: We stood our ground on the footpath, and then eventually, all the cows moved away. Read more ➺
zero tolerance
Meaning: denial to allow rebellious activities, usually by rigid and strict application of the rules;
Example: There is zero tolerance towards any gender bias in this company. Read more ➺
rule of thumb
Meaning: a principle that is kept to
Example: As a rule of thumb, I do not start a new project on Fridays. Read more ➺
de facto
Meaning: existing in fact
Example: English is de facto the common language of much of the world today. Read more ➺
