Crowns
/ˈkraʊnz/
Definitions
- (n.) The authority of a sovereign or monarch, representing the state's power in legal contexts.
The Crown prosecutes criminal cases on behalf of the public interest.
- (n.) The government or state in a constitutional monarchy, especially in Commonwealth countries, as a party in legal proceedings.
The defendant was charged by the Crown for theft under the criminal code.
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- crown
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Commentary
In legal usage, "Crown" often denotes the state or governing authority rather than a physical object; capitalization distinguishes this usage.
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