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Prosecuting attorney
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Prosecuting attorneyA person called prosecutor which represents the state on behalf of whom conducts criminal prosecutions.
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Person
This word is applied to men, women and children, who are called natural persons.
Prosecutor
A trial lawyer representing the government in a criminal case and the interests of the state in civil matters. In criminal cases, the prosecutor has the responsibility of deciding who and when to prosecute.
State
1) Government. In its most enlarged sense, it signifies a self-sufficient body of persons united together in one community for the defence of their rights, and to do right and justice to foreigners. In this sense, the state means the whole people united into one body politic; and the state, and the people of the state, are equivalent expressions. 2) Condition of persons. This word has various acceptations. If we inquire into its origin, it will be found to come from the Latin status, which is derived from the verb stare, sto, whence has been made statio, which signifies the place where a person is located, stat, to fulfil the obligations which are imposed upon him.
Criminal
Relating to, or having the character of crime
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Proscribed
Civil law. Among the Romans, a man was said to be proscribed when a reward was offered for his head; but the term was more usually applied to those who were sentenced to some punishment which carried with it the consequences of civil death.
Prosecute
To bring judicial proceedings against a person and to administer them until the conclusion of the court proceedings. Lawyers are hired by the government to administer the prosecution of criminal charges in the courts.
Prosecution
Criminal law. The means adopted to bring a supposed offender to justice and punishment by due course of law.
Prosecutor
A trial lawyer representing the government in a criminal case and the interests of the state in civil matters. In criminal cases, the prosecutor has the responsibility of deciding who and when to prosecute.
Prospective
That which is applicable to the future; it is used in opposition to retrospective. To be just, a law ought always to be prospective.
Prospective law
One which provides for, and regulates the future acts of men, and does not interfere in any way with what has past.
Prospectus
A document in which a corporation sets out the material details of a share or bond issue and inviting the public to invest by purchasing these financial instruments.
Prostitute
A person who offers sexual intercourse for hire.
Prostitution
The common lewdness of a woman for gain.
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Personal injury lawyer
A lawyer specialized in personal injury disputes and litigation.
Plaintiff
The party who begins an action; the party who complains or sues in an action and is named as such in the court's records. Also called a petitioner.
Petitioner
The party who begins an action; the party who complains or sues in an action and is named as such in the court's records. Also called a plaintiff.
Personal injury lawsuit
A lawsuit originated in a personal injury inflicted to one or more individuals.
Prosecuting attorney
Per diem
The allowance for meals and incidental travel related expenses.
Paxil lawsuit
A lawsuit related to injuries and other problems allegedly provoked by consumption of Paxil.
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Person
This word is applied to men, women and children, who are called natural persons.
Prosecutor
A trial lawyer representing the government in a criminal case and the interests of the state in civil matters. In criminal cases, the prosecutor has the responsibility of deciding who and when to prosecute.
State
1) Government. In its most enlarged sense, it signifies a self-sufficient body of persons united together in one community for the defence of their rights, and to do right and justice to foreigners. In this sense, the state means the whole people united into one body politic; and the state, and the people of the state, are equivalent expressions. 2) Condition of persons. This word has various acceptations. If we inquire into its origin, it will be found to come from the Latin status, which is derived from the verb stare, sto, whence has been made statio, which signifies the place where a person is located, stat, to fulfil the obligations which are imposed upon him.
Criminal
Relating to, or having the character of crime
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Proscribed
Civil law. Among the Romans, a man was said to be proscribed when a reward was offered for his head; but the term was more usually applied to those who were sentenced to some punishment which carried with it the consequences of civil death.
Prosecute
To bring judicial proceedings against a person and to administer them until the conclusion of the court proceedings. Lawyers are hired by the government to administer the prosecution of criminal charges in the courts.
Prosecution
Criminal law. The means adopted to bring a supposed offender to justice and punishment by due course of law.
Prosecutor
A trial lawyer representing the government in a criminal case and the interests of the state in civil matters. In criminal cases, the prosecutor has the responsibility of deciding who and when to prosecute.
Prospective
That which is applicable to the future; it is used in opposition to retrospective. To be just, a law ought always to be prospective.
Prospective law
One which provides for, and regulates the future acts of men, and does not interfere in any way with what has past.
Prospectus
A document in which a corporation sets out the material details of a share or bond issue and inviting the public to invest by purchasing these financial instruments.
Prostitute
A person who offers sexual intercourse for hire.
Prostitution
The common lewdness of a woman for gain.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Personal injury lawyer
A lawyer specialized in personal injury disputes and litigation.
Plaintiff
The party who begins an action; the party who complains or sues in an action and is named as such in the court's records. Also called a petitioner.
Petitioner
The party who begins an action; the party who complains or sues in an action and is named as such in the court's records. Also called a plaintiff.
Personal injury lawsuit
A lawsuit originated in a personal injury inflicted to one or more individuals.
Prosecuting attorney
Per diem
The allowance for meals and incidental travel related expenses.
Paxil lawsuit
A lawsuit related to injuries and other problems allegedly provoked by consumption of Paxil.
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