public prosecutor

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noun
  1. an officer charged with the conduct of criminal prosecution in the interest of the public.

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  • The public prosecutor rose again and obtained permission to interrogate the prisoner.

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public prosecutor

noun
  1. law an official in charge of prosecuting important cases

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