prosecutorial

[pros-i-kyoo-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-]

adjective

1. of or relating to a prosecutor or prosecution.

   prosecutorial zeal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of prosecutorial¹

First recorded in 1970–75; prosecutor + -ial

Example Sentences

Halligan had no prosecutorial experience whatsoever and fumbled basic aspects of the job.

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“The unfairness of the second Masterson trial was the result of prosecutorial misconduct, judicial bias, and the failure of defense counsel to present exculpatory evidence,” he said in a statement.

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Standing at opposite ends of a conference table, the law professors proposed an independent board to review petitions quickly and fairly, free from prosecutorial bias.

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Mr. Erdoğan’s dictatorial ambition and political insecurity explain the prosecutorial overkill.

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While Brussels has praised progress made since the 2014 revolution, its latest monitoring report said: "The integrity, meritocracy and capacities of the judiciary and prosecutorial service... remain weak."

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