district attorney

noun

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

district attorney

noun

1. (in the US) the state prosecuting officer in a specified judicial district

district attorney

1. An official responsible for representing the government in court cases and for prosecuting criminals.

Word History and Origins

Origin of district attorney¹

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90

Example Sentences

When the Riverside County district attorney’s office put the DNA from Gonzalez’s cold case into a database, they found a woman who was a potential relative of the unidentified killer.

From Los Angeles Times

Representatives for Johnson as well as the Williamson County sheriff’s and district attorney’s offices did not reply immediately Tuesday to The Times’ request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times

The Manhattan district attorney's office asked Justice Juan Merchan to set a new deadline of 9 December for both sides to consider the case and file new motions.

From BBC

A district attorney’s office spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times

“By following these specific protocols, the investigation is not compromised and ensures a thorough investigation is presented to their local district attorney’s office for prosecution.”

From Los Angeles Times

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