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district attorney vs. prosecutor

district attorney

noun

district attorneys plural

  1. an officer who acts as attorney for the people or government within a specified district.

prosecutor
[pros-i-kyoo-ter] / ˈprɒs ɪˌkju tər /

noun

prosecutors plural

  1. Law.

    1. prosecuting attorney.

    2. a person, as a complainant or chief witness, instigating prosecution in a criminal proceeding.

  2. a person who prosecutes.