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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Example Sentences

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The Dijon public prosecutor's office confirmed Thursday's arrest to AFP without giving further details.

From Barron's

Thousands of women have protested in front of the regional government and hospitals, while the Andalusian public prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into the scandal.

From Barron's

In October, the Kempten public prosecutor's office was informed that cash was repeatedly being deposited into several bank accounts, according to the German news agency DPA.

From BBC

"Damen is confident in the outcome of the legal proceedings and will finally have the chance to explain that the public prosecutor's suspicions are unfounded," the company said in a statement on Friday.

From Barron's

The verdict was largely symbolic: The public prosecutor’s office sought seven-month suspended prison sentences for the defendants.

From Washington Times

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