district attorney
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of district attorney
An Americanism dating back to 1780–90
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Clark, who was picking up food at the Mall at Bay Plaza when the teen takeover occurred, serves as the district attorney for the Bronx.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Although the district attorney has admitted that the charge “is extremely problematic from both a factual and a legal basis,” the case is still proceeding.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
County district attorney in 2024, state attorney general in 2022 and governor in the 2021 recall campaign.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
John McKinney: A deputy district attorney, McKinney has handled about 100 jury trials — 40 of them murder cases, according to his campaign website.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Citing the severity of the crime, the district attorney will charge him as an adult, stripping him of the protections normally given to juveniles.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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