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    Poursuivis (en. Pursued)

    /puʁ.sy.vi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Persons accused in a judicial case.
    The pursued were arrested by the police.
    Les poursuivis ont été arrêtés par la police.
    Individuals who are actively sought for offenses.
    The pursued must appear in court.
    Les poursuivis doivent se présenter au tribunal.
    Subjects of a criminal investigation.
    Lawyers represent the pursued during the trial.
    Les avocats représentent les poursuivis lors du procès.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'poursuivre' in the past participle.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pursued by justice
    People who are the subject of legal proceedings.
    poursuivis par la justice
    the pursued are under investigation
    This means that those who are pursued are subject to legal investigation.
    les poursuivis sont sous enquête
    to defend against the pursued
    To act to counter the accusations directed against a person.
    se défendre contre les poursuivis

    Related Words

    prosecution
    Action of pursuing in court.
    poursuite
    to pursue
    To continue to seek or accuse someone in court.
    poursuivre
    accusation
    Act of accusing someone of an offense.
    accusation

    Slang Meanings

    The fugitives
    They are often called fugitives when they escape the verdict.
    On les appelle souvent les fuyards quand ils échappent au verdict.
    The draggers
    In the street, you can hear them say that they are draggers.
    Dans la rue, on peut les entendre dire que ce sont des traînés.