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

A more effective way to protect us from AI-related misconduct would be to strengthen the capacity and technical expertise of investigative and prosecutorial agencies to address AI-related misconduct when appropriate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

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.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2025

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."

From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025

I love how he’s suddenly capable of asking direct, prosecutorial questions when it’s about something that doesn’t matter at all.

From Slate • Oct. 14, 2025

And in the previous few years, he’d had cause to make hard decisions about how to use his prosecutorial powers in difficult cases.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel