district attorney
noun
an officer who acts as attorney for the people or government within a specified district.
district attorneys
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pluralof district attorney.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In recent years there have been two high-profile prosecutions of parents of school shooters, but such accountability remains an under-used tactic by district attorneys.
From Salon β May 22, 2026
The state also passed laws in 2024 to make it easier for police and district attorneys to thwart shoplifters.
From The Wall Street Journal β Apr. 22, 2026
They sued police departments and district attorneys for merely pursuing and prosecuting criminals.
From The Wall Street Journal β Apr. 10, 2026
In August, United Parcel Service Inc. and its affiliates were required to pay $1.7 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the district attorneys of 45 California counties.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 1, 2025
He also exercises some superintendence over the district attorneys, and acts as legal adviser to the governors and the legislature.
From Civil Government in the United States Considered with Some Reference to Its Origins by John Fiske
