prosecutorial
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of prosecutorial
First recorded in 1970–75; prosecutor + -ial
Example Sentences
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Any U.S. court would have tossed it for prosecutorial misconduct.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
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 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
Her brusque approach, prosecutorial instincts and suburban mom appeal fueled Porter’s rise during her three terms in the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 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
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