prosecutorial

American

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

adjective

of or relating to a prosecutor or prosecution.

prosecutorial zeal.

Etymology

Origin of prosecutorial

First recorded in 1970–75; prosecutor + -ial

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prosecutorial

But the ruling, which cited prosecutorial misconduct, does not prevent prosecutors from seeking a new indictment against the actor.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

"These results reflect diligence, resilience and a prosecutorial approach anchored on evidence and courtroom outcomes."

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

Antitrust practitioners operate within a mental framework that overlooks normal prosecutorial discretion, which asks: Does bringing a particular lawsuit offer a net benefit to society?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

"This is the first case of this nature to be handled in the prosecutorial system," Gashi told AFP.

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

Michael and I put a petition together that asserted all of these claims, including police and prosecutorial misconduct, and filed it in the Monroe County Circuit Court.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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