district attorney
Americannoun
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district attorneys
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of district attorney
An Americanism dating back to 1780–90
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At the time, the district attorney said he was weighing whether to seek the death penalty.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
But, after criticism from Mayor Karen Bass and others, the district attorney downgraded the counts to misdemeanors with a diversion agreement that will probably allow Flores to avoid any time behind bars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
The district attorney presumably makes the final decision to retry Clancy.
From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026
The district attorney “remains committed to seeking justice for Mr. Thompson and his family,” an office spokesman said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
“Pitezel was his tool,” a district attorney said, “his creature.”
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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