district attorney
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of district attorney
An Americanism dating back to 1780–90
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But we can guess what—or, rather, who—a primary target is: New Orleans’ reform-minded district attorney, Jason Williams.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
Ed Dossett, meanwhile, was elected Knox County’s district attorney in 1982.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Christides has more than two decades of experience as a deputy district attorney, according to her campaign website.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
The district attorney later determined that the books weren’t actually obscene.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
The assistant district attorney, a heavyset white man, approached them and asked how he could help.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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