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Aiding and Abetting


A person charged with aiding and abetting or accessory is usually not present when the crime itself is committed, but he or she has knowledge of the crime before or after the fact, and may assist in its commission through advice, actions, or financial support. (1.4)
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Anagram


A type of word play that involves rearrange letters in a word or words to form a new word or words. (1.11)
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Almiranta


The Almiranta was a 60-gun galleon that served as the vice-flagship of the Spanish fleet in 1733. She grounded at Long Key during a hurricane. All of her registered cargo was recovered at the time. (2.9)
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APB


Stands for All Points Bulletin (2.14)
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armagnac


A distinctive kind of brandy or eau de vie produced in the Armagnac region in Gascony, southwest France. (2.4, 2.8)
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attorney-client privilege


A legal concept that protects certain communications between a client and his or her attorney (1.7)
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Backdoor draw


A backdoor draw, or runner-runner draw, is a drawing hand that needs to catch two outs to win. For example, a hand with three cards of the same suit has a backdoor flush draw because it needs two more cards of the suit. (Episode 1.1)
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Baudot code


A code invented by Emile Baudot in which each letter is represented by a series of bits. (2.9)
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Bearer Bonds


An official certificate issued without a named holder that enables the person who has the paper certificate can claim the value of the bond. It differs from the more common types of investment securities in that it is unregistered – no records are kept of the owner, or the transactions involving ownership. Whoever physically holds the paper on whic [..]
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Betting the chalk


In horse racing, it means to bet the favorites. When a horse has the most money bet on it (meaning it is favored to win) it is considered "the chalk." (2.10)
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