district attorney

noun

Synonyms of district attorneynext
: the prosecuting officer of a judicial district

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In June, the district attorney’s office filed public nuisance lawsuits intended to shut down two motels, Super 7 Inn and Delux Inn, on South Freeway in Fort Worth that are beset by crime. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026 Montford, a Travis County assistant district attorney at the time, promised to stay with them. — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026 Nathan Hochman leads a strong coalition of law enforcement support for McKinney, who has also been endorsed by four former city attorneys, two prior district attorneys and several City Council members, including Traci Park. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 March first played Cabot, an assistant district attorney assigned to the Special Victims Unit, for three seasons from 2000-03. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for district attorney

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of district attorney was in 1789

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“District attorney.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/district%20attorney. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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district attorney

noun
: the prosecuting officer of a judicial district

Legal Definition

district attorney

noun
: the prosecuting officer of a judicial district see also state's attorney

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