special prosecutor

noun

1. (formerly) an independent counsel.

Example Sentences

Hot-button issues, from abortion access to climate change to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, ran through the program, while guests such as Hillary Clinton, James Carville and special prosecutor Jack Smith joined the usual roster of actors and filmmakers.

From Los Angeles Times

Acting as a special prosecutor, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, a Republican, secured two felony counts of stealing by deceit and two election-law violations.

From Salon

Baldwin’s subsequent suit targeted special prosecutor Kari T. Morrissey, 1st Judicial Dist.

From Los Angeles Times

In a briefing Thursday, White House Press secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated the president’s opposition to a special prosecutor.

From Los Angeles Times

“The president would not recommend a special prosecutor in the Epstein case,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times