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prosecutorial

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌprɒsɪkjuˈtɔːrɪəl/

KK: /prɑːsɪkjuˈtɔːriəl/

adjective
Definition

Related to the process of bringing someone to trial for a crime.


Example

The prosecutorial team worked hard to gather evidence for the case.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the big case in town?
Sloth B
Yeah, I heard it involves a lot of prosecutorial work.
Sloth A
I can't believe how much effort they're putting into it.
Sloth B
It makes sense; they want to ensure everything is thorough.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
legal
judicial
litigative
Antonyms
defensive
exculpatory
innocent
Root Explanation

Prosecutorial → It is formed from "prosecute" (from Latin "prosecutus", meaning to follow up or pursue) and "-orial" (meaning relating to or characterized by). The word "prosecutorial" refers to something that is related to the act of pursuing legal action or prosecution.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'prosecute' which means to follow up on a legal case, and remember that 'prosecutorial' relates to the actions and responsibilities involved in that legal pursuit.

Visually Confused Words
protectorial
proctorial
procuratorial
protectoral
proctorical
sectorial
rectorial
proctoral
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