prosecutor

Meanings

• noun

  A person who conducts a prosecution, especially in a court of law.

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Rhymes

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recorder , meter , leader , reader

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Variants

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prosecutor , prosecutors

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Etymology

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From Old French prosecuter, from prosecut-, past participle of prosecuir, to pursue, from pursuivre, to follow, from purs, behind, following, from porter, to carry, bear, hence, to pursue, persecute.

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1. The term 'prosecutor' comes from the Latin word 'prosecutor' which means 'pursuer'.

2. Prosecutors often work in teams, with each team member specializing in a specific area of the case, such as evidence collection, witness interviewing, or trial preparation.

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1. Defense Attorney: A lawyer who represents a defendant in a criminal case. The defense attorney's role is to challenge the prosecutor's case and protect their client's rights.

2. Public Prosecutor: A prosecutor who is employed by the government to prosecute criminal cases on its behalf. Public prosecutors work for various levels of government, such as the federal, state, or local level.

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In legal context, a prosecutor is a lawyer who represents the government in a criminal case, and is responsible for proving the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Prosecutors have a significant role in the criminal justice system.

How to Memorize "prosecutor"

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   - Imagine a person wearing a robe and standing in front of a judge and jury in a courtroom, making arguments and presenting evidence to prove someone's guilt.

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   - Think of a detective or investigator who works to gather evidence and build a case against a suspect.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase like 'Prosecute Offenders, Safeguard Society' to help remember the meaning of prosecutor.

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