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processar

verbo

partial

to bring (someone) to justice

verb

Comparative law notes

Brazil

While "processar" can be used both for civil and criminal cases, "bring to justice" is used solely for criminal offenses.

Definitions of to bring (someone) to justice

English

to find and prosecute someone for a criminal offence, especially when that person is then found guilty by a court

He vowed to 'hunt down' and bring to justice the man responsible for the murder.