prosecutorial
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of prosecutorial
First recorded in 1970–75; prosecutor + -ial
Example Sentences
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“The law protects news gatherers from this sort of retaliatory abuse of prosecutorial power.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
Since the spring of 2025, Clayton has held one of the most powerful prosecutorial positions in the country: US attorney for the Southern District of New York.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
Her brusque approach, prosecutorial instincts and suburban mom appeal fueled Porter’s rise during her three terms in the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026
The second set of bills in the state target judicial and prosecutorial staffing in New Orleans and beyond.
From Slate ● May 5, 2026
Few rules constrain the exercise of prosecutorial discretion.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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