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criminal suit

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun criminal suit has 1 sense
  1. criminal suit - a lawsuit alleging violations of criminal law by the defendant
    --1 is a kind of
    lawsuit, suit, case, cause, causa

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Criminal suit

Description: A criminal suit refers to a legal proceeding in which a person or entity is accused and prosecuted for committing a crime. It is the process by which a court of law examines the alleged criminal activities and determines guilt or innocence.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Sense: Legal Proceedings
  2. A criminal suit encompasses legal proceedings in which a person accused of a crime is brought before a court of law.

    Example Sentence: The criminal suit against the defendant lasted for several months before a verdict was reached.

  3. Sense: Criminal Charges
  4. A criminal suit involves the accusations or charges made against an individual or entity for alleged criminal behavior.

    Example Sentence: The prosecutor presented overwhelming evidence to support the criminal suit against the suspect.

  5. Sense: Dress Code
  6. In some regions, a criminal suit refers to a specific attire worn by lawyers, judges, or legal professionals in courtrooms during criminal proceedings.

    Example Sentence: The defense attorney appeared in a dark-colored criminal suit to demonstrate professionalism and respect for the courtroom.

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