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| − | [ | + | [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: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/15th_Century 15th century] | *Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/15th_Century 15th century] | ||
==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
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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]
