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TORT – a wrongful act; an injury or damage (not
involving a breach of contract) for which a civil
action can be brought; a private or civil wrong or
injury resulting from a breach of a legal duty that
exists by virtue of society’s expectations.

TOTAL INSTITUTION – a model for prison
management characterized by complete
encapsulation of the lives of the people who work
and live there.

TOWER GUARD – a house-like structure above the
perimeter barriers. The higher the tower, the more
visibility it provides. It gives a psychological
unswerving effect to violators.

TOXICOLOGY – the study of poisons; a science used
in case of food poisoning.

TRACE EVIDENCE – evidence that is extremely small
or microscopic in size or is present only in limited
amounts.

TRACER BULLETS – contain a compound at the base
usually barium nitrates, which is set on fire when
the bullet is projected. The flash of smoke from
this burning projectile permits the flight of the
bullet to be seen.

TRADE NAME – a symbol used to identify and
distinguish companies, partnerships, and
businesses, as opposed to marks used to identify
and distinguish goods or services.

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