non-prosecutable
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/nɒnˈprɒsɪˌkjuːtəbl/
(prosecute)
legal action
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-prosecutable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'prosecutable', which comes from Latin 'prosecutus', the past participle of 'prosequi', meaning 'to pursue'.
Historical Evolution
'prosecutable' changed from the Latin word 'prosecutus' and eventually became the modern English word 'prosecutable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'prosecutable' meant 'able to be pursued legally', and 'non-prosecutable' evolved to mean 'not able to be pursued legally'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not subject to legal prosecution.
The case was deemed non-prosecutable due to lack of evidence.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 06:28