Prosecuted: meaning, definitions and examples
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prosecuted
[ ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd ]
legal action
To be prosecuted means to be formally accused of a crime and brought to trial in a court of law. This process involves the state or government bringing a case against an individual, asserting they have committed an offense. The prosecution is responsible for presenting evidence to support the charges. In many legal systems, the accused has the right to defend themselves against the accusations presented during the trial.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was prosecuted for theft.
- The company was prosecuted for environmental violations.
- She was prosecuted under new laws.
- They were prosecuted after a lengthy investigation.
Translations
Translations of the word "prosecuted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 processado
🇮🇳 अभियोजन
🇩🇪 verklagt
🇮🇩 didakwa
🇺🇦 обвинувачений
🇵🇱 oskarżony
🇯🇵 起訴された
🇫🇷 poursuivi
🇪🇸 procesado
🇹🇷 dava açılan
🇰🇷 기소된
🇸🇦 متهم
🇨🇿 obžalovaný
🇸🇰 obžalovaný
🇨🇳 被起诉的
🇸🇮 obtožen
🇮🇸 saksókn
🇰🇿 айыпталған
🇬🇪 ბრალდებული
🇦🇿 ittiham olunan
🇲🇽 procesado
Etymology
The term 'prosecute' originates from the Latin word 'prosecutio', which means 'to follow up' or 'to pursue'. The word evolved through Old French as 'prosecute' before entering the English language in the late Middle Ages. Historically, prosecution has been an essential component of the justice system, aimed at maintaining law and order and protecting societal interests. In English-speaking legal contexts, prosecution can refer to both the act of pursuing legal action against someone and to the party responsible for doing so, typically the government or a designated prosecutor. The increasing complexity of laws and legal processes has influenced how prosecutions are carried out in contemporary society.