prosecutorial
adjective
pros·e·cu·to·ri·al
ˌprä-si-kyü-ˈtȯr-ē-əl 
: of, relating to, or being a prosecutor or prosecution
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Spencer’s saga is a depressing tale of a rushed and incomplete police investigation, a lousy defense attorney, prosecutorial misconduct, false testimony, and witnesses compromised by cash rewards.
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Terry W., The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2024
The plagiarism and lack of prosecutorial experience should surprise no one.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Oct. 2024
Her attorneys requested a six-month prison sentence, with prosecutorial guidelines recommending 18 months.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Gascón defended his prosecutorial record while laying out a progressive vision for another four years in office.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024
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Terry W., The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2024
The plagiarism and lack of prosecutorial experience should surprise no one.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Oct. 2024
Her attorneys requested a six-month prison sentence, with prosecutorial guidelines recommending 18 months.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Gascón defended his prosecutorial record while laying out a progressive vision for another four years in office.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024
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prosecutorial
adjective
pros·e·cu·to·ri·al
ˌprä-si-kyü-ˈtōr-ē-əl
: of, relating to, or being a prosecutor or prosecution
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