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/ˈprɒsɪkjuːtə/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A legal representative who presents the case against an individual in a criminal trial.
The prosecutor argued that the evidence clearly pointed to the defendant's guilt.
A person, often a government official, who conducts the prosecution of a criminal case.
The experienced prosecutor secured a conviction after a lengthy trial.
An attorney responsible for proving that a defendant has committed a crime.
During the hearings, the prosecutor presented witnesses to establish the timeline of events.
A public official who represents the state in legal proceedings.
The prosecutor's office is dedicated to ensuring justice for the victims of crime.
Etymology
Middle English: from Latin 'prosecutor', from 'prosequi' meaning 'follow after'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
district attorney
A public official who acts as the prosecutor for the state in a particular district.
prosecutorial discretion
The authority of an individual prosecutor to decide whether to bring a case to trial.
prosecutor's office
The office where prosecutors work and where legal actions are prepared.
Related Words
defendant
An individual accused in a court of law.
judge
An official appointed to decide cases in a court of law.
criminal
A person charged with a crime.
Slang Meanings
The 'lawyer for the people'.
In this case, the prosecutor is really the lawyer for the people, ensuring justice.
The 'case builder'.
He’s known as a case builder, always preparing his arguments meticulously.