prosecuting attorney

noun

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

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Newsweek has reached out to the Latah County prosecuting attorney via email for comment on Friday afternoon. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 State police special agents will prepare an investigative file to be submitted to the Greene County prosecuting attorney, who will determine whether the use of deadly force by the officers was consistent with Arkansas laws. Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 20 Dec. 2024 Before the governor, the Circuit Court for St. Louis County denied the prosecuting attorney's motion to vacate Williams’ conviction and death sentence on Sept. 12. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024 The detainees must show a willingness to follow the program's rules and regulations, and their participation must be approved by the prosecuting attorney's office. Tom Sissom, arkansasonline.com, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for prosecuting attorney 

Word History

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 18 Feb. 2025.

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prosecuting attorney

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Legal Definition

prosecuting attorney

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

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