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A legal term referring to the court-ordered detention of a suspect or defendant. It is used to keep someone in custody to prevent them from fleeing or destroying evidence during an investigation or trial.

The act of serving a prison sentence as punishment for a crime, or performing mandatory military service. In modern Japan, it is most commonly used in a legal context regarding imprisonment.

The death penalty or capital punishment, representing the legal execution of a person as a state-sanctioned punishment for a severe crime. It is a heavy legal term used in discussions about law, human rights, and the justice system.

A legal sentence that requires a person to remain in prison for the rest of their natural life. It is the most severe punishment in many jurisdictions, excluding the death penalty.

A legal term meaning 'not guilty' or 'innocent' in a court of law. It describes the state where a person is found to have no criminal responsibility for a specific charge or act.

A false accusation or being found guilty for a crime that one did not actually commit. It describes a situation where an innocent person is punished due to a mistake in the legal system or police investigation.

A legal term referring to the act of appealing a lower court's decision to a higher court to seek a reversal or modification. It is a general term that encompasses different types of appeals within the judicial system, such as kouso and joukoku.

A settlement made out of court to resolve a dispute or legal issue privately. It usually involves one party paying a sum of money to the other to avoid a formal trial or police intervention.

Compensation given to make up for a loss, damage, or injury caused to another person. It is most commonly used in legal and formal contexts regarding financial settlements for illegal acts or breaches of contract.

Compensation or indemnification provided to make up for a loss, damage, or injury. It often refers to monetary payment or actions taken to return someone to a balanced or original state after a negative event.