Synonyms

public prosecutor

American

noun

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

public prosecutor British

noun

law an official in charge of prosecuting important cases

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Born in Seoul in 1960, months before a military coup, Yoon studied law and went on to become a public prosecutor and anti-corruption crusader.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

"An 18-year-old Swiss national died at a hospital in Zurich on January 31," the Wallis canton's public prosecutor, Beatrice Pilloud, said in a statement.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

The Spiegel report said the public prosecutor was looking into how as-yet-unknown Deutsche Bank officials maintained business relationships with foreign companies suspected of money laundering.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

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 • Dec. 12, 2025

All suits for divorce are heard in camera, and the public prosecutor must attend.

From Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World by Ringrose, Hyacinthe

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