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enjuiciar

to prosecute

verb en-hwee-SYAHR Rare

Also means

to judge

Usage Note

Enjuiciar has two distinct uses: in law, it means to bring legal proceedings against someone (enjuiciaron al ministro), and more broadly it means to assess or pass judgment on something (enjuiciar una obra). The legal sense is closest to 'to prosecute' or 'to try in court'. The broader sense — forming an opinion or verdict — can apply to art, conduct, or ideas.

Examples

"Decidieron enjuiciar al funcionario por corrupción."

Natural Translation

They decided to prosecute the official for corruption.

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