prosecutor

[pros-i-kyoo-ter]

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noun

Law.
1. prosecuting attorney.
2. a person, as a complainant or chief witness, instigating prosecution in a criminal proceeding.
a person who prosecutes.

Origin of prosecutor

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

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Examples from the Web for prosecutor

Contemporary Examples

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
Prosecutor Michael Guarino has since publicly apologized to Biafra.
A Brief History of the Phrase 'F*ck the Police'
Rich Goldstein
August 23, 2014
The Prosecutor and the Snitch By Maurice Possley - The Marsall Project Did Texas execute an innocent man?
The Daily Beast's Best Longreads, Aug 10, 2014
August 10, 2014
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
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

Historical Examples

Prosecutor followed, stopped her, and said, 'I've got you now.'
The Book-Hunter in London
William Roberts
Our Prosecutor was admirable—and that Etchepare is the lowest swine.
Woman on Her Own, False Gods & The Red Robe
Eugne Brieux
Prosecutor—“Very likely, your honor; there were two stolen.”
Among the Humorists and After Dinner Speakers, Vol. I
Various
“It is never too late for justice, Mr. Prosecutor,” said he.
The Bondboy
George W. (George Washington) Ogden
“My appointment with the Prosecutor is at ten-thirty,” said Mr. Parker briskly.
Ghost Beyond the Gate
Mildred A. Wirt

British Dictionary definitions for prosecutor

prosecutor

noun

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

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Word Origin and History for prosecutor

n.

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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Examples from the Web for prosecutor

Contemporary Examples

Prosecutor Alessandro Leopizzi wasted no time in repeating the transcript to ask Schettino to confirm his words.

Prosecutor Michael Guarino has since publicly apologized to Biafra.

The Prosecutor and the Snitch By Maurice Possley - The Marsall Project Did Texas execute an innocent man?

Prosecutor Renee Hrivnak recommended probation, not jail time—surely part of the plea deal as well.

Prosecutor John Guy had told jurors that it was not, and that it was down to the simple premise of “right and wrong.”

Historical Examples

Prosecutor followed, stopped her, and said, 'I've got you now.'

Our Prosecutor was admirable—and that Etchepare is the lowest swine.

Prosecutor—“Very likely, your honor; there were two stolen.”

“It is never too late for justice, Mr. Prosecutor,” said he.

“My appointment with the Prosecutor is at ten-thirty,” said Mr. Parker briskly.

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Word Origin and History for prosecutor

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Origin of prosecutor