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Public prosecutor

accusateur public

The prosecuting office represented by Fouquier.

From the book

The Gods Are Athirst

Anatole France · Diotimos Editions · 2026

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Meaning

Phrase.

The prosecuting office represented by Fouquier. Its labour is administrative as well as punitive: long working hours, a clerk and rising dossiers characterise the office before Gamelin observes a trial. Distinguishing prosecutor from juror and president prevents the Tribunal from becoming an undifferentiated speaking agent.

Places to read

  1. Chapter IX, paragraph 1Frenchl’accusateur public: The public prosecutor. The office is described as working eighteen hours a day.
  2. Chapter IX, paragraph 4Frenchl’accusateur public, le citoyen Fouquier: The public prosecutor, Citizen Fouquier. Gamelin visits his working office.