Why does Socrates not accept Euthyphro’s definition that prosecuting criminals is holy?

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Why does Socrates not accept Euthyphro&#8217;s definition that prosecuting criminals is holy?

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Because there are other acts which are also holy

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Because prosecuting criminals can often be an unholy act

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Because Euthyphro doesn&#8217;t specify what kind of crinimals should be prosecuted

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Because Euthyphro doesn&#8217;t specify what kind of punishment these criminals deserve

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