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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
| − | [ | + | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from [[Latin]] prosecutus, past participle of prosequi to pursue |
| − | *Date: [ | + | *Date: [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/15th_Century 15th century] |
==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1 : to follow to the end : pursue until finished <prosecute a [[war]]> | *1 : to follow to the end : pursue until finished <prosecute a [[war]]> | ||
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:b : to institute legal [[proceedings]] with reference to <prosecute a claim> | :b : to institute legal [[proceedings]] with reference to <prosecute a claim> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''prosecutor''' is the chief [[legal]] [[representative]] of the prosecution in countries with either the [ | + | The '''prosecutor''' is the chief [[legal]] [[representative]] of the prosecution in countries with either the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_law common law] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adversarial_system adversarial system], or the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_law_(legal_system) civil law] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inquisitorial_system inquisitorial system]. The prosecution is the [[legal]] party [[responsible]] for presenting the case against an [[individual]] suspected of breaking the [[law]] in a criminal [[trial]].[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosecute] |
[[Category: Law]] | [[Category: Law]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:53, 13 December 2020
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin prosecutus, past participle of prosequi to pursue
- Date: 15th century
Definitions
- 1 : to follow to the end : pursue until finished <prosecute a war>
- 2 : to engage in : perform
- 3 a : to bring legal action against for redress or punishment of a crime or violation of law
- b : to institute legal proceedings with reference to <prosecute a claim>
Description
The prosecutor is the chief legal representative of the prosecution in countries with either the common law adversarial system, or the civil law inquisitorial system. The prosecution is the legal party responsible for presenting the case against an individual suspected of breaking the law in a criminal trial.[1]
