De aanklager
Example: De aanklager presenteerde sterke bewijzen tijdens de rechtszaak.
Definition
"De aanklager" refers to the prosecutor in a legal context, the person responsible for presenting evidence and arguing the case against the defendant in court. This role is central to ensuring justice is served by proving the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de aanklager" comes from the verb "aanklagen," meaning to accuse or charge someone with a crime. It combines "aan-" (on, at) and "klagen" (to complain or accuse), highlighting the role of someone who formally accuses another in a legal setting.
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"De aanklager" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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