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procureur
This term is a loanword from French, specifically designating a legal officer within civil law jurisdictions. It carries a connotation of state authority and investigative power, distinguishing it from the common law "prosecutor" by its specific role in the inquisitorial system where the officer directs the judicial police.
Because it refers to a specific professional title in a foreign legal framework, it is used primarily in legal texts, diplomatic reports, or news coverage concerning Francophone countries. It is not used to describe lawyers in the United States or United Kingdom.
Meanings
Examples
The procureur presented the evidence against the defendant.
I wonder if the procureur will seek a maximum sentence.
The procureur decided to drop the charges due to lack of evidence.
Wait until the procureur arrives before we start the hearing.
The procureur is known for being ruthless in the courtroom.
A senior procureur led the investigation into the corruption scandal.
A senior procureur led the investigation into the corruption scandal.
The procureur requested a warrant for the suspect's arrest.
He spent years training to become a procureur in the French system.
The procureur argued that the crime was premeditated.
The procureur argued that the crime was premeditated.