district attorney
Americannoun
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district attorneys
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Origin of district attorney
An Americanism dating back to 1780–90
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Last month, Coates flew to Texas in a bid to meet the district attorney in Collin County and to call on him to reinstate the investigation but was told he would not speak to her.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
There has been particular ire for the reported criminal law “loophole” that the district attorney claimed tied his hands in this case, preventing initial charges.
From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026
His case was also shared with the local district attorney, who has the authority to prosecute misuse of confidential governmental data, but the district attorney declined to pursue criminal charges, the audit said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
The county’s district attorney, who announced Monday his office would reopen an investigation into the alleged assault, cited New York’s laws around intoxication and consent in explaining why he initially did not pursue criminal charges.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
When Dr. Bliss took the witness stand, he was questioned by both the district attorney and Guiteau's lawyer about Garfield's medical care from the day of the shooting until his death.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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