prosecuting

Meanings

• verb

  The act of carrying out or implementing something, especially a legal process.

• noun

  A person who conducts a legal process against someone, especially in a criminal case.

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Rhymes

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persecuting , agitating , frustrating

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Variants

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prosecutable , prosecute , prosecuted , prosecutes , prosecuting , prosecuting attorney , prosecuting attorneys

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Forms

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prosecutes, prosecuted, prosecuting

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'prosecutus' meaning 'followed after'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'prosecutor' comes from the Latin word 'procurator', which means 'one who acts in place of another'.

2. In some jurisdictions, the prosecuting attorney is also known as the district attorney or the county attorney.

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Related Concepts

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1. Plaintiff: The person who brings a legal action against another person or entity.

2. Defendant: The person against whom a legal action is brought.

3. Trial: A formal examination and determination of facts in a court of law.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'prosecuting' is often depicted in the context of legal trials and justice. For example, in the painting 'The Trial of Socrates' by Jacques-Louis David, the prosecuting attorney is shown presenting his case against the philosopher.

How to Memorize "prosecuting"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a courtroom scene with a prosecuting attorney making a case to a judge and jury.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'prosecuting' with the idea of pursuing justice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Prosecute Offenders' to remember the meaning of 'prosecuting'.

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