prosecutor

[pros-i-kyoo-ter]

noun

1. Law.

   1. prosecuting attorney.

   2. a person, as a complainant or chief witness, instigating prosecution in a criminal proceeding.

2. a person who prosecutes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of prosecutor¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Medieval Latin, Late Latin prōsecūtor “pursuer”; prosecute, -tor

Example Sentences

Tyler Robinson, 22, was charged with aggravated murder on Tuesday, with prosecutors saying they will seek the death penalty.

From BBC

England and Wales's chief prosecutor has said no "outside pressure" played a part in his organisation's decision to drop charges against two British men accused of spying for China.

From BBC

But as prosecutors pursue the death penalty in Robinson’s case — bringing seven charges including aggravated murder — Discord is only one part of investigators’ evidence against Robinson.

From Los Angeles Times

Ahead of the protests, Laurent Nunez, the Paris prosecutor, had expressed concerns that the demonstrations would be "derailed" by far-left groups and urged shops in the city centre to close for the day.

From BBC

Han Hak-ja flatly rejected claims that she directed the bribery when confronted by reporters as she emerged from nine hours of questioning at the prosecutor's office.

From BBC

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