prosecutorial
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of prosecutorial
First recorded in 1970–75; prosecutor + -ial
Example Sentences
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"These results reflect diligence, resilience and a prosecutorial approach anchored on evidence and courtroom outcomes."
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 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
Hochman spoke with me for nearly an hour about his reasons for what many, myself included, see as his prosecutorial overreach in this case.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Asked about the rise in declinations of ATF referrals and the shift toward border-related cases, DOJ spokesperson Katie Kenlein said, “The department declines to comment on prosecutorial strategy.”
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
Few rules constrain the exercise of prosecutorial discretion.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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