Université de Montréal - Thèse sous forme numérique

XIIIAppendix 7. Frames related to the subject field of law (FrameNet 2010)Frame and definition Core Frame Elements Lexical Units Frame relationsAbusingIn this frame an Abuser repeatedly treats theVictim in a cruel and violent way, includingphysically harming or forcing the Victim toengage in sexual activity against their will. TheVictim usually lacks the power to resist or fightback. A Type of abuse may be indicated. Theremay also be a Degree.Her father verbally ABUSED her mother.Abuser [Abu]Semantic Type SentientThe Abuser subjects the Victim to repeatedverbal, physical, emotional or sexual attacks.Fred ABUSED Martha by locking her into acloset .Victim [Vic]Semantic Type SentientThe Victim is the recipient of the Abuser'sactions.Fred ABUSED Martha by locking her into acloset.abuse.n, abuse.v, abusive.a,batter.v, domestic violence.n,maltreat.v, maltreatment.nInherits From:Committing_crimeUses: Cause_harmAppealIn the Appeal stage of the criminal process theConvict or his or her Representative applies to ahigher Court to reverse the Decision of thelower court on certain Grounds.The defense plans to APPEAL the court'sdecision on the grounds that the judge violatedCode 81.b .John Michaels will APPEAL his conviction.Convict [Con]The Convict is the individual convicted of thecrime who may make an appeal on her or hisbehalf.Decision [Dec]The Decision is the ruling handed down by thefirst court.Representative [Rep]The Representative applies to a higher court onbehalf of the Convict.appeal.n, appeal.v, appellant.n,appellate.a, plead.vUses: Criminal_process