procuratorial
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9.8
- adjective
- /ˌproʊkjʊˈtɔːriəl/
- Formal
- The procuratorial duties include overseeing evidence and ensuring a fair trial process.
Examples
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We should continue to deepen reform of the judicial structure, uphold and improve the socialist judicial system with Chinese characteristics, and ensure that judicial and procuratorial bodies independently and impartially exercise their respective powers pursuant to law.
Blog text (13) -
We should strengthen and improve the Party's leadership over the work of judicial, procuratorial, and public security organs, and strengthen their ranks so that they can fulfill their duties in carrying forward and protecting the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
Blog text (13) -
Coming across as subjects well governed by the ducal and Procuratorial authority that presided over the basilica, the Trades project a vision of harmonious and productive physical labor.
Academic text (2008) -
The attorney presented a procuratorial argument to support the prosecution's case in court.
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She is studying procuratorial practices to understand the role of prosecutors in the justice system.
Synonyms
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7.9
Blaming and forceful when asking questions, making someone feel defensive
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8.2
Relating to taking legal action to prove someone broke the law
Surface Forms
Morphology
procuratorial = procurator (transparent) = procurator + ial
Regular adjectival formation from 'procurator' with the productive suffix '-ial', meaning 'relating to a procurator'.
Etymology
The word procuratorial comes from the Latin parts pro- 'for' and curare 'to care for', and is related to the familiar word procure. A procuratorial role is about managing or acting 'for' others, so it describes the official duties of someone who looks after or represents other people, such as a legal official or prosecutor.