11 - 16s glossary

Magna Carta
The Great Charter sealed by King John of England in 1215. It significantly reduced his powers and allowed for a Parliament to be set up. This paved the way for the laws we have today.

Majority verdict
When the jury cannot agree but the judge accepts a verdict given by 10 out of 12 members of the jury.

Mans laughter
When someone kills a person without intending to.

Metric weights
Weights in grams or kilograms.

Mobile phone bullying
To bully someone by sending them abusive or upsetting text or phone messages.