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prosecutorial

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɔːɹiəl
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adj

Meaning 1

Relating to prosecuting of criminal cases.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: criminal law

Examples

  • Prosecutorial misconduct can lead to the lawyer's disbarment.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English prosecutor Proto-Indo-European *h2el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisder. Old French -ialder. Middle English -ial English -ial English prosecutorial From prosecutor + -ial.