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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Public prosecutor Damien Brunet recommended that Sarkozy's request for release be granted, but that the former president be banned from contacting other witnesses in the so-called "Libyan dossier".

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

Public prosecutor Mats Ljungqvist from the Swedish Prosecution Authority said in a statement that his office’s investigation is focused on examining if Swedish interests or Swedish security were threatened by the act.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2023

Public prosecutor Ghassan Oweidat, who rejected Judge Tarek Bitar's decision to resume the inquiry, also ordered the release of people detained in connection with the blast.

From Reuters • Jan. 25, 2023

Public prosecutor Henrik Olin said the man was linked to Russia's military intelligence service, the GRU, and the case covered "technical acquisition for the Russian military-industrial industry".

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2022

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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