noun

 

situation a particular situation or example of something

People were imprisoned, and, in some cases, killed for their beliefs.

 

court of law something that is decided in a court of law

a libel/criminal/divorce case

 

crime a crime that police are trying to solve

a murder case

 

illness an illness, or somebody with an illness

4,000 new cases of the disease are diagnosed every year.

 

reasons facts or reasons that prove a particular opinion

There is a strong case for/against bringing in the new legislation.

 

container a container for storing or protecting something

a pencil case

 

bag suitcase (= a rectangular bag or container with a handle which you use for carrying clothes in when you are travelling)