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district attorney

American  

noun

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

district attorney British  

noun

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

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district attorney Cultural  

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

Etymology

Origin of district attorney

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90

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Wang and Pearl are expected to be arraigned this month in Contra Costa County Superior Court, though proceedings had previously been delayed at the request of defense attorneys, according to the district attorney’s office.

From Los Angeles Times

In a situation like this, if you have been failed by the local police, escalate the case to adult protective services and the district attorney’s office.

From MarketWatch

The district attorney said the text messages would help prove “that intent to defraud, that intent to commit money laundering, this intent to violate our conflict of interest laws.”

From Los Angeles Times

Trading hot tub confessionals for courtrooms, Duffy became a Wisconsin district attorney and then a congressman.

From Los Angeles Times

The case began in February 2025, when Anguiano saw the victim at her workplace and became fixated on her, according to the district attorney’s statement.

From Los Angeles Times

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