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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She's worked in the prosecutor's office for five years, currently serving as a deputy prosecuting attorney and director of community outreach. — Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026 Deputy prosecuting attorney Joel Garner said Gerhardt Konig, an anesthesiologist, came at her with a syringe and hit her in the head with a rock. — Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026 The victim provided a statement the prosecuting attorney shared during sentencing, according to a news release from Canyon County. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026 Introducing such evidence can provoke sympathy for the defendant and distrust towards the prosecuting attorney, potentially undermining the case. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 June 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosecuting%20attorney. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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prosecuting attorney

noun
: district attorney

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prosecuting attorney

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

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