convict
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a person serving a sentence in a jail or prisonsynonyms: bajesklant, dwangarbeider, huisgenoot, medebewoner, veroordeeldetype of:arrestant, gearresteerde, gedetineerde, gevangenea person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
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a person who has been convicted of a criminal offensesynonyms: dwangarbeider, veroordeelde
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The 13th Amendment was ratified on December 6, 1865. It abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. Read the full text here.
In this classic coming-of-age story, Scout Finch recounts her childhood in Maycomb, Alabama. When Scout's father is appointed to defend a black man in a high-profile trial, racial tensions in the small town come to a head. Here are links to our lists for the novel: Chapters 1–6, Chapters 7–11, Chapters 12–15, Chapters 16–19, Chapters 20–25, Chapters 26–31 Here is a link to our lists for Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee
The trial is over, and now the members of the jury hold a man's fate in their hands. Nearly everyone is convinced the defendant is guilty—everyone except Juror 8. He tries to convince the other jurors to acknowledge their preconceptions and examine the case with fresh eyes.