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

"The United States has determined in its prosecutorial discretion that dismissal of this criminal case is in the interests of justice," the US Attorney's Ofice in Washington, DC, said in a filing on Tuesday.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Lawmakers are examining prosecutorial decisions across multiple administrations, including the 2008 nonprosecution agreement Epstein reached with federal prosecutors in Florida, a deal that later drew bipartisan criticism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

“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 • Dec. 20, 2025

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 • Dec. 4, 2025

Victim services and outreach became critical components of the prosecutorial function.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson