Jury of one's peers- juror selection may not be bias in any way (can't exclude someone because of race or cultural background

Objection- when a lawyer protests the legal propriety of a particular question asked to the witness by the apposing attorney

Subpena- court order for a certain witness to be present at a certain time and/or place to testify

Acquittal- formal certification that someone who was on trial is now free of charge

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