mwendesha mashtaka
mweh-NDEH-shah mah-SHTAH-kah
How to say it
Swahilimwendesha mashtakamweh-NDEH-shah mah-SHTAH-kahsoon
Englishprosecutorsoon
Frenchprocureur, ministère publicsoon
Meaning
The lawyer who presents the case against an accused person in a criminal court on behalf of the state.
Good to know
Plural waendesha mashtaka. Mkurugenzi wa Mashtaka is the Director of Public Prosecutions; the defense lawyer is wakili wa utetezi.
Examples
- Mwendesha mashtaka aliomba kesi iahirishwe.The prosecutor asked for the case to be adjourned.
- Waendesha mashtaka wawili waliwasilisha ushahidi.Two prosecutors presented the evidence.
- Mwendesha mashtaka alimhoji shahidi kwa saa moja.The prosecutor questioned the witness for an hour.
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