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View synonyms for state's attorney

state's attorney

or state attorney

noun

  1. (in judicial proceedings) the legal representative of the state.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of state's attorney1

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80

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Example Sentences

Christie remains under investigation by the United States Attorney, Paul Fishman –– and he is reviewing more than just Bridgegate.

In the absence of a counter showing, the report of the United States Attorney will be considered as disposing of the case.

So grievous was the offense, that the States Attorney demand no less a punishment than the jury awarded.

You see my father was States Attorney and I'd heard him say that.

The judge got on the bench and said, "You may proceed, Mr. States Attorney."

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