procurator fiscal

British

noun

Sometimes shortened to: fiscal. (in Scotland) a legal officer who performs the functions of public prosecutor and coroner

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procurator fiscal

Police Scotland said a report would be submitted to the procurator fiscal over the incident.

From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026

He was released and a report was sent to the procurator fiscal but he is yet to appear in court.

From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026

"On discussion with the procurator fiscal, it became clear that perhaps taking the money was the best option. But in truth we felt, and it seems crazy, that we'd let people down."

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2025

A force spokesperson said: "A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal in due course."

From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2025

As procurator fiscal, it is my business to inquire into such affairs.

From Simon by Clouston, J. Storer (Joseph Storer)

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