9781422270677

WORDS TO UNDERSTAND

computer modeling: the use of a software program to predict the results of a process, or a series of events defendant: a person or other entity that has been accused of a crime or other wrongdoing hazardous waste: debris that can damage human health and the environment, and which must be handled and disposed of carefully nonprofit: a group that uses any profits it generates to advance its stated goals (e.g., protecting the environment, helping the homeless); it is not a corporation or other for-profit business; also known as a nonprofit organization plaintiff: a person, company, or other entity that brings a legal case against another person or entity restitution: compensation for injury or financial loss

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