prosecutorial
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of prosecutorial
First recorded in 1970–75; prosecutor + -ial
Example Sentences
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“I have never seen the types of prosecutorial behavior before a grand jury that I saw in those transcripts,” Perry said, adding that “several potential issues jumped out at me immediately and glaringly.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The case has dragged due to judicial and prosecutorial recusals and other procedural challenges in what has become known as "Stop Stalingrad", in reference to a tactic aimed at wearing down proceeding through constant appeals.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Feldstein Soto has also been accused of mismanaging her office and using the city’s prosecutorial powers for personal vendettas in multiple lawsuits, allegations she has repeatedly denied.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
“The United States has determined in its prosecutorial discretion that dismissal of this criminal case is in the interests of justice,” the motion filed by U.S.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
We needed to have another meeting with the district attorney, Tommy Chapman, but this time we’d be going in armed with a court order to turn over police and prosecutorial files.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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