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Match the Following Terms with Their Definitions

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Match the following terms with their definitions.
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Definitions:

Criminal Defendant

An individual or entity accused of committing a criminal act and facing legal proceedings in a court of law.

Reasonable Suspicion

A standard in law enforcement that allows for the brief detention and investigation of individuals based on specific and articulable facts suggesting criminal activity.

Probable Cause

A reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed, justifying further investigation or the issuance of a warrant.

Tort

A civil wrong that causes a claimant to suffer loss or harm, leading to legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act.

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