prosecutor

[ pros-i-kyoo-ter ]

/ ˈprɒs ɪˌkyu tər /

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noun

Law.

prosecuting attorney.
a person, as a complainant or chief witness, instigating prosecution in a criminal proceeding.

a person who prosecutes.

Nearby words

prosector, prosectorial, prosecute, prosecuting attorney, prosecution, prosecutor, prosecutorial, prosecutory, proselyte, proselytical, proselytise

Origin of prosecutor

1590–1600; < Medieval Latin, Late Latin prōsecūtor pursuer. See prosecute, -tor

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Examples from the Web for prosecutor

Prosecutor Alessandro Leopizzi wasted no time in repeating the transcript to ask Schettino to confirm his words.
The Costa Concordia’s Randy Reckless Captain Takes the Stand|Barbie Latza Nadeau|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Prosecutor Michael Guarino has since publicly apologized to Biafra.
A Brief History of the Phrase 'F*ck the Police'|Rich Goldstein|August 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Prosecutor and the Snitch By Maurice Possley - The Marsall Project Did Texas execute an innocent man?
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Prosecutor Renee Hrivnak recommended probation, not jail time—surely part of the plea deal as well.
Delaware’s Affluenza Case Affects Justice, Too|Jay Michaelson|April 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Prosecutor John Guy had told jurors that it was not, and that it was down to the simple premise of “right and wrong.”
Sanford Mourns the Loss of Trayvon All Over Again|Jacqui Goddard|July 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
After kissing the Testament with fervour, he turned an unblushing front to the Prosecutor.
The Orange Girl|Walter Besant
Gilles cries out that the Prosecutor is a liar and a traitor.
L-bas|J. K. Huysmans
Wasn't that a terrible arraignment of Prosecutor Murgatroyd!
The Red Mouse|William Hamilton Osborne
With a gesture, brushing away his tears, the Prosecutor arrested the proceedings.
L-bas|J. K. Huysmans
Prosecutor followed, stopped her, and said, 'I've got you now.'
The Book-Hunter in London|William Roberts

British Dictionary definitions for prosecutor

prosecutor

/ (ˈprɒsɪˌkjuːtə) /

noun

a person who institutes or conducts legal proceedings, esp in a criminal court

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Word Origin and History for prosecutor

prosecutor

1590s, from Medieval Latin prosecutor, agent noun from prosequi (see prosecute). Specific legal sense of "one who brings a case in a court of law" is from 1620s; earlier such a person was a promoter (late 15c.). Related: Prosecutorial.

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