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Definition of prosecutrix in English:

prosecutrix

noun

  • A female plaintiff; a woman who brings a charge against someone in a court of law.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Lives Most Remarkable Criminals. From classical Latin prōsecūt-, past participial stem of prōsequī + -trix, after prosecutor.

Pronunciation

prosecutrix

/ˈprɒsɪkjuːtrɪks/ /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːtrɪks/