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procurator fiscal

British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

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

From BBC Apr. 24, 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

On their return into Ramerupt they set up shouts at the door of the curé, the procurator fiscal, and the collector of taxes, and, after the invention of gunpowder, fireworks were let off.

From Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period by P. L. Jacob

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