public prosecutor

American  

noun

1. an officer charged with the conduct of criminal prosecution in the interest of the public.

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public prosecutor British  

noun

1. law an official in charge of prosecuting important cases

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Example Sentences

Egypt's public prosecutors on Wednesday ordered the education minister to stand trial over accusations he failed to follow a court ruling, a lawyer on the case told AFP.

From Barron's

The Dijon public prosecutor's office confirmed Thursday's arrest to AFP without giving further details.

From Barron's

The three received equipment to map and hack Wi-Fi systems at official buildings, potentially “for digital espionage and cyberattacks,” according to the Dutch public prosecutor.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since the beginning of the year, 56 bus drivers have been killed, according to the public prosecutor's office.

From Barron's

Thousands of women have protested in front of the regional government and hospitals, while the Andalusian public prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into the scandal.

From Barron's