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    Ipagsakdal (en. To prosecute)

    i-pag-sak-dal

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action of filing a case in court.
    The victim chose to prosecute the offenders.
    Pinili ng biktima na ipagsakdal ang mga salarin.
    The process of suing someone under the law.
    The lawyer is ready to prosecute this case next week.
    Ang abogado ay handang ipagsakdal ang kasong ito sa susunod na linggo.
    A legal step aimed at holding someone accountable for their offenses.
    They need to prosecute the culprit to prevent it from happening again.
    Kailangan nilang ipagsakdal ang nagkasala upang hindi na ito maulit.

    Etymology

    from the word 'sakal' meaning to file a case or accusation to the authority of law.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to file a case against someone
    to bring a case against someone in court
    ipagsakdal ang isang tao

    Related Words

    complaint
    A formal document that states accusations against a person in court.
    sakdal
    court
    An institution that has the authority to decide on laws and deliver judgments.
    hukuman

    Slang Meanings

    To report or boast about something
    He said, just report the effects of your bad habits.
    Sabi niya, ipagsakdal mo na lang yung mga epekto ng masamang bisyo mo.
    To complain or express one's feelings
    Why be alone? Just vent out your feelings to your friends.
    Bakit ka mag-iisa? Ipagdakdakan mo na lang ang nararamdaman mo sa mga tropa mo.