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PROSECUTING [7 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-12-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- prosecuting attorney
1, record 1, English, prosecuting%20attorney
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- prosecutor 1, record 1, English, prosecutor
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poursuivant
1, record 1, French, poursuivant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- poursuivante 1, record 1, French, poursuivante
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Legal Profession: Organization
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- prosecutor
1, record 2, English, prosecutor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- prosecuting attorney 2, record 2, English, prosecuting%20attorney
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), official occupational titles in Group 4112 - Lawyers and Quebec Notaries. 3, record 2, English, - prosecutor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Organisation de la profession (Droit)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poursuivant
1, record 2, French, poursuivant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- poursuivante 1, record 2, French, poursuivante
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 4112 - Avocats/avocates (partout au Canada) et notaires (au Québec). 2, record 2, French, - poursuivant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Organización de la profesión (Derecho)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- fiscal
1, record 2, Spanish, fiscal
correct, common gender
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- fiscala 2, record 2, Spanish, fiscala
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fiscala: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que "la fiscal" y "la fiscala" son dos formas apropiadas en español. Aunque, por su terminación, "fiscal" es un sustantivo común en cuanto al género (el fiscal, la fiscal), es también válido el femenino "fiscala", usado en algunos países de América, tal como indica el Diccionario panhispánico de dudas. 2, record 2, Spanish, - fiscal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fiscal: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, recuerda que los nombres de los cargos se escriben con minúscula inicial ("fiscal general", no "Fiscal General" ni "Fiscal general"). 2, record 2, Spanish, - fiscal
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Legal Profession: Organization
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- district attorney
1, record 3, English, district%20attorney
correct, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- state’s attorney 2, record 3, English, state%26rsquo%3Bs%20attorney
correct, United States
- prosecuting attorney 2, record 3, English, prosecuting%20attorney
correct, United States
- public prosecutor 2, record 3, English, public%20prosecutor
correct, United States
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A public official appointed or elected to represent the state in criminal cases in a particular judicial district. 3, record 3, English, - district%20attorney
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The prosecuting officer of the United States government in each of the federal judicial districts. Under the state governments, the prosecuting officer who represents the state in each of its judicial districts. In some states, where the territory is divided, for judicial purposes, into sections called by some other name than "districts," the same officer is denominated "prosecuting attorney," "county attorney" or "state's attorney." 4, record 3, English, - district%20attorney
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
district: One of the territorial areas into which an entire state or country, county, municipality or other political subdivision is divided, for judicial, political, electoral, or administrative purposes. 4, record 3, English, - district%20attorney
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organisation de la profession (Droit)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- procureur du district
1, record 3, French, procureur%20du%20district
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- procureur public 1, record 3, French, procureur%20public
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fonctionnaire public qui est affecté à une administration judiciaire locale en tant qu'auxiliaire de la justice dont la mission consiste à agir en tant que procureur représentant les intérêts de cette administration locale auprès des tribunaux en matière criminelle et pénale. 1, record 3, French, - procureur%20du%20district
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans un contexte général, «district» pourrait se traduire comme suit : région (pays), quartier (ville), district (d'une région administrative), arrondissement (à Paris), (US, Pol) circonscription électorale (ou administrative). 1, record 3, French, - procureur%20du%20district
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización de la profesión (Derecho)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- abogado fiscal
1, record 3, Spanish, abogado%20fiscal
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- fiscal 2, record 3, Spanish, fiscal
correct, common gender
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Letrado que tiene como función, en nombre del Estado, velar e impulsar el proceso penal, ostentando la representación y defensa de la legalidad. 1, record 3, Spanish, - abogado%20fiscal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fiscal: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, recuerda que los nombres de los cargos se escriben con minúscula inicial ("fiscal general", no "Fiscal General" ni "Fiscal general"). 3, record 3, Spanish, - abogado%20fiscal
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-04-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Legal Profession: Organization
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- State’s Attorney
1, record 4, English, State%26rsquo%3Bs%20Attorney
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Prosecuting Attorney 1, record 4, English, Prosecuting%20Attorney
correct, United States
- Public Prosecutor 1, record 4, English, Public%20Prosecutor
correct, United States
- County Prosecutor 2, record 4, English, County%20Prosecutor
United States
- Commonwealth’s Attorney 2, record 4, English, Commonwealth%26rsquo%3Bs%20Attorney
United States
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the United States, the State's Attorney (or State Attorney) is, most commonly, an elected official who represents the State (prosecution) in criminal prosecutions and is often the chief law enforcement officer of their respective county, circuit, or district. 2, record 4, English, - State%26rsquo%3Bs%20Attorney
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The position of State's Attorney is analogous to that of the District Attorney, Commonwealth's Attorney, County Prosecutor, Prosecuting Attorney (Prosecutor), or Solicitor (South Carolina). 2, record 4, English, - State%26rsquo%3Bs%20Attorney
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organisation de la profession (Droit)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- procureur de l'État
1, record 4, French, procureur%20de%20l%27%C3%89tat
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- procureur de la République 2, record 4, French, procureur%20de%20la%20R%C3%A9publique
correct, masculine noun, France
- ministère public 3, record 4, French, minist%C3%A8re%20public
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fonctionnaire public qui est affecté à l'administration judiciaire d'un État dont le rôle consiste à agir à titre de procureur auprès des tribunaux pour défendre les intérêts de son administration en matière civile, pénale et criminelle. 4, record 4, French, - procureur%20de%20l%27%C3%89tat
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est bon de noter que l'expression «procureur de l'État» est utilisée comme équivalent de «State's attorney» aux États-Unis d'Amérique. En France, on utilise les expressions «ministère public» et le «procureur de la République» représentant les intérêts de l'État. Ils jouent le même rôle en matière civile, criminelle et pénale. Cependant, c'est le terme «procureur de la Couronne» qui peut être considérée au Canada comme équivalent de «State's attorney», «prosecuting attorney» et «public prosecutor». 4, record 4, French, - procureur%20de%20l%27%C3%89tat
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-08-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Penal Law
- Rules of Court
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- prosecuting authorities
1, record 5, English, prosecuting%20authorities
plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Droit pénal
- Règles de procédure
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- partie poursuivante
1, record 5, French, partie%20poursuivante
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- poursuite 2, record 5, French, poursuite
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho penal
- Reglamento procesal
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- fiscales
1, record 5, Spanish, fiscales
masculine and feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-12-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial and Territorial Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Prosecuting Officers Act
1, record 6, English, Prosecuting%20Officers%20Act
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements provinciaux et territoriaux canadiens
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Prosecuting Officers Act
1, record 6, French, Prosecuting%20Officers%20Act
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les lois de la Nouvelle-Écosse ne sont pas traduites. 2, record 6, French, - Prosecuting%20Officers%20Act
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-03-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Penal Law
- Police
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- prosecuting
1, record 7, English, prosecuting
adjective
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prosecuting police force. 1, record 7, English, - prosecuting
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Droit pénal
- Police
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- poursuivant
1, record 7, French, poursuivant
adjective
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
policiers et gendarmes sont dirigés et surveillés par le parquet qui est la partie poursuivante par excellence, c'est-à-dire par le procureur de la République aidé de ses substituts du procureur de la République. 2, record 7, French, - poursuivant
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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