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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’s office said Wednesday the investigation was ongoing, but declined to comment further.

From Los Angeles Times

The district attorney’s office didn’t immediately return a request for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Los Angeles County district attorney’s office employee was “wrongfully detained” by federal immigration agents on Friday, according to an internal e-mail obtained by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

Alameda County officials introduced a proposal for these designated zones in November; on Thursday, officials will incorporate feedback from the county’s sheriff, district attorney, probation department, and public defender, the Oaklandside reported.

From Los Angeles Times

County district attorney’s office for prosecution, the Times reported last month.

From Los Angeles Times

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