prosecuting attorney

noun

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: an attorney who conducts proceedings in a court on behalf of the government : district attorney

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The prosecuting attorney's office said the teen wasn't charged with murder in the July 29 filings because the investigation is still ongoing. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 30 July 2026 In response, Primm and prosecuting attorneys cited Gray’s writings and an obsession with crime, violence and school shootings that didn’t abate after the attack. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 29 July 2026 His arrest on the misdemeanor charge comes after a state police investigation requested by Sonia Hagood, 2nd Judicial Disitrict prosecuting attorney, on June 2, the release says. — Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 17 July 2026 However, the Clay County prosecuting attorney warned this behavior goes far beyond large events and contributes to more exploitation, including human trafficking. — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for prosecuting attorney

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First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of prosecuting attorney was in 1820

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prosecuting attorney

noun
: district attorney

Legal Definition

prosecuting attorney

noun
: an attorney who represents the government in instituting and proceeding with criminal actions : district attorney

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