Der Staatsanwalt
Example: Der Staatsanwalt präsentierte neue Beweise im Gerichtssaal.
Definition
"Der Staatsanwalt" is a public official who represents the state in legal proceedings, responsible for presenting evidence and prosecuting criminal cases in court to ensure justice is served.
Etymology
The word "der Staatsanwalt" comes from German, combining "Staat" meaning 'state' and "Anwalt" meaning 'advocate' or 'lawyer.' Did you know that historically, the term reflects the role of advocating on behalf of the state in legal matters?
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"Der Staatsanwalt" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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