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

Bernstein: I’d like to say that I do feel bad for all of the work that was done by everyone involved here, by the prosecutorial teams, by the judges.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

“The Department of Justice has reviewed this case and has decided, in its prosecutorial discretion, not to devote further resources to these criminal charges against individual defendants,” prosecutors wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The case has dragged due to judicial and prosecutorial recusals and other procedural challenges in what has become known as "Stop Stalingrad", in reference to a tactic aimed at wearing down proceeding through constant appeals.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Feldstein Soto has also been accused of mismanaging her office and using the city’s prosecutorial powers for personal vendettas in multiple lawsuits, allegations she has repeatedly denied.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The Baldwin County Circuit Court judge was now obligated to review our case and could be forced to grant our discovery motions, which would require disclosure of all police and prosecutorial files.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson