TechnologyAugust 2, 2026

procuratorate

proh-KYUR-uh-tuhr-it

Definition

An office or department of a public prosecutor, specifically in countries with a legal system derived from the Soviet or civil law model.

Etymology

The word derives from the Latin 'procurator,' meaning an agent or manager, which eventually evolved to refer to someone who manages affairs for another, including legal representation or prosecution.

In the news

The article uses the term to identify the state body responsible for prosecuting financial crimes in China. It highlights the institution's role in tracking and indicting individuals involved in money laundering.

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