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

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

In these negotiations, a procurator fiscal can accept some not guilty pleas if the accused admits other charges.

From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2025

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

From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2025

All that may be considered in detail when the case comes before the procurator fiscal.

From The Pilots of Pomona by Leighton, Robert

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