procurator fiscal
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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His death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.
From BBC ● May 2, 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
Police Scotland said a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2025
"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
“My lord, I implore you to pause!” said the procurator fiscal, trembling from head to foot.
From Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf by George W. M. (George William MacArthur) Reynolds
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