district attorney
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of district attorney
An Americanism dating back to 1780–90
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County district attorney is investigating whether Edison should be criminally prosecuted for its actions in the fire, the company said in an investor filing this year.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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
Ed Dossett, meanwhile, was elected Knox County’s district attorney in 1982.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Christides has more than two decades of experience as a deputy district attorney, according to her campaign website.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Armpit had been a little disappointed when the San Francisco district attorney told him that.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
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