prosecutorial

American  

[pros-i-kyoo-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-] / ˌprɒs ɪ kyʊˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr- /

adjective

1. of or relating to a prosecutor or prosecution.

   prosecutorial zeal.

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Etymology

Origin of prosecutorial

First recorded in 1970–75; prosecutor + -ial

Example Sentences

Kroll, the attorney for the jewelers, said the government has stated that the removal occurred through the immigration process and without prosecutorial involvement.

From Los Angeles Times

This prosecutor’s relationship with a potential witness and victim raises questions about prosecutorial decision-making in the case, Robinson’s legal team said in a motion filed in state court to disqualify the Utah County Attorney’s Office.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We thank the jurors for their service as an essential backstop against prosecutorial overreach in our constitutional system,” they said in a statement to The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

“There was no new tip, there was no new witness, just good police work and prosecutorial work,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said.

From The Wall Street Journal

While the future of Halligan’s prosecutorial career remains up in the air, as of this writing, she remains listed as the top prosecutor for the Eastern District on the DOJ’s website.

From Slate