Synonyms

public prosecutor

American

noun

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

public prosecutor British

noun

law an official in charge of prosecuting important cases

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Dec. 4 - Public prosecutor says morality police have been shut down.

From Reuters • Sep. 11, 2023

Public prosecutor Gaurang Vyas told the Indian Express newspaper that the prosecution would send the verdict to the state's legal department, which would decide whether or not to appeal it in a higher court.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2023

Public prosecutor Judge Raja Hamoush has also filed charges against Mr Salameh's brother Raja and an adviser, according to the National News Agency.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2023

Public prosecutor Cheikh Dieng said the crash happened on National Road No. 1 when a public bus punctured a tire and veered across the road, colliding with another bus coming from the opposite direction.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 8, 2023

Public prosecutor Manon Ridderbeks made the sentence demand on the third day of a presentation of evidence supporting the indictment.

From Washington Times • Dec. 22, 2021

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