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    Tagasakdal (en. Prosecutor)

    /taɡasakˈdal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who leads a case in justice to advocate against the accused.
    He is a prosecutor advocating for the rights of victims in court.
    Siya ay isang tagasakdal na nagtataguyod ng mga karapatan ng mga biktima sa korte.
    An agent of law representing the state or government in criminal cases.
    As a prosecutor, it is his responsibility to prove the case before the court.
    Bilang tagasakdal, responsibilidad niya ang patunayan ang kaso sa harap ng hukuman.
    An official with the authority to prosecute accused criminals.
    The prosecutor delivered his statement on the evidence against the defendant.
    Ang tagasakdal ay nagbigay ng kanyang pahayag sa mga ebidensya laban sa nasasakdal.

    Etymology

    It originates from the word 'sakdal' meaning 'to accuse' or 'to charge', combined with 'taga' which refers to a doer of an action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    people's prosecutor
    A prosecutor representing the interests of the public.
    tagasakdal ng bayan

    Related Words

    witness
    A person who provides evidence or testimonies in a case.
    saksakan
    court
    The place where trials and decisions on legal matters are conducted.
    hukuman

    Slang Meanings

    Crazy person
    Oh no, you're being a crazy person again, you're full of nonsense!
    Naku, tagasakdal ka na naman, ang dami mong kalokohan!
    Show-off
    Oh, you're such a show-off, always volunteering for tasks!
    Ay, ang tagasakdal mo, palagi kang nagbabadya para sa mga gawain!
    Source of problems
    Why are you always such a source of problems? It's like you always bring one.
    Bakit ang tagasakdal mo lagi? Parang laging may problema na daladala.