prosecutor
Americannoun
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Law.
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a person, as a complainant or chief witness, instigating prosecution in a criminal proceeding.
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a person who prosecutes.
Etymology
Origin of prosecutor
First recorded in 1590–1600; from Medieval Latin, Late Latin prōsecūtor “pursuer”; prosecute, -tor
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A Times analysis also found nearly a third of all cases involving an alleged assault against a federal officer in Los Angeles last year ended with prosecutors dropping charges or losing at trial.
From Los Angeles Times
Speaking to local media, Youngblood said he had no one who could arraign the supervisor within a limited time frame, but Kern County prosecutors dispute that.
From Los Angeles Times
Questions were raised about the deal's links to corruption in 2012, when media reports said Italian prosecutors were investigating allegations involving Kulibayev.
From BBC
Around that time, Claustro served as an Orange County prosecutor and was campaigning to become a county Superior Court judge.
From Los Angeles Times
US prosecutors said it was one the biggest financial takedowns in history and the largest ever seizure of bitcoin.
From BBC
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