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Key words for GCSE History
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stocks |
The stocks and pillory were wooden frames that held the feet and head of an offender as a means of punishment.
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pillory |
The stocks and pillory were wooden frames that held the feet and head of an offender as a means of punishment.
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clergy |
People who are ordained in the Christian church are called the clergy.
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curfew |
A curfew is a time by which people must return home.
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colony |
A colony is a country that is under the control of another country.
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magistrate |
A magistrate judges less serious cases in the court.
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coroner |
A coroner investigates deaths.
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penal |
If something is penal, it means it relates to punishment.
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slum |
A slum is a poor and overcrowded area in a city.
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custodial |
If something is custodial, it means it relates to imprisonment.
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capital |
The death penalty is called capital punishment.
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punishment |
The death penalty is called capital punishment.
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corporal |
Physical pain as punishment is called corporal punishment.
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punishment |
Physical pain as punishment is called corporal punishment.
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deterrence |
A deterrence is something that discourages or stops someone from doing something.
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humiliation |
Humiliation is state of being disgraced or shamed.
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retribution |
Retribution is another word for revenge.
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