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/fisˈkal/

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Translation

prosecutor; fiscal

Word origin

From Latin fiscalis ('of the state treasury'), from fiscus ('treasury, money basket'). The same root gives English fiscal and confiscate.

Origin: Latin
Root: fiscalis
English cognates: fiscal, confiscate

Grammar

Gendercommon

Pluralfiscales

Examples

The prosecutor asked for ten years in prison.

The prosecutor spoke with a clear voice at the trial.

The prosecutors are studying the evidence in the case.

The lawyer and the prosecutor did not agree.

The fiscal year ends in December.

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This word is part of lesson 27.