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 ● 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 ● Apr. 22, 2026
They sued police departments and district attorneys for merely pursuing and prosecuting criminals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
County district attorneys, testified to his law-abiding reputation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2025
This curious complex that even assistant district attorneys should be above suspicion ran through the entire film.
From Pieces of Hate And Other Enthusiams by Heywood Broun
