Prosecutorial Meaning in English

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Definition

Relating to a prosecutor or the process of bringing a criminal charge in court. Often refers to decisions, actions, or attitudes taken by those responsible for prosecuting crimes.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and legal term, mostly used in legal writing, law discussions, or news about court cases. Often seen with words like 'discretion', 'strategy', or 'misconduct', as in 'prosecutorial discretion'. Not used to describe defense or civil actions.

• Spanish: fiscal (relativo al fiscal) - de la fiscalía
• Portuguese (BR): acusatório - do promotor
• Portuguese (PT): acusatório - do procurador
• Chinese (Simplified): 检察官的
• Chinese (Traditional): 檢察官的
• Hindi: अभियोजन से संबंधित
• Arabic: ادعاء عام (متعلق بالادعاء العام)
• Bengali: অভিযোগকারীর - অভিশংসকের
• Russian: прокурорский
• Japanese: 検察の
• Vietnamese: thuộc về công tố - của kiểm sát viên
• Korean: 검사의 - 기소의
• Turkish: savcıya ait - kovuşturmaya ilişkin
• Urdu: استغاثہ سے متعلق
• Indonesian: penuntutan - jaksa

Example Sentences

The lawyer questioned the prosecutorial approach in the case.

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There were concerns about prosecutorial bias affecting the trial.

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He studied prosecutorial procedures during law school.

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The documentary highlighted issues of prosecutorial misconduct in several cases.

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Some people criticize the system for giving too much prosecutorial discretion.

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Her story brought attention to the need for prosecutorial reform.

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