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district attorney

American  

noun

  1. an officer who acts as attorney for the people or government within a specified district.

district attorney British  

noun

  1. (in the US) the state prosecuting officer in a specified judicial district

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district attorney Cultural  

  1. An official responsible for representing the government in court cases and for prosecuting criminals.

Etymology

Origin of district attorney

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90

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The district attorney said he’s made decisions based on what he can actually prove in court, and argued case reviews within the Justice Systems Integrity Division have become even more rigorous under his leadership.

From Los Angeles Times

The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office filed criminal charges against five people attempting to do unlicensed contract work on land damaged or destroyed in the Eaton fire.

From Los Angeles Times

County deputy district attorney with the environmental crimes division.

From Los Angeles Times

Department of Justice announced just before Christmas Eve it would stop monitoring the Orange County district attorney’s use of jailhouse informants.

From Los Angeles Times

San Bernardino County district attorney investigators determined that the deputy’s use of deadly force was necessary that night, given the narrow driveway and lack of escape options.

From Los Angeles Times

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