prosecutor

[ pros-i-kyoo-ter ]

noun

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of prosecutor¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Medieval Latin, Late Latin prōsecūtor “pursuer”; prosecute, -tor

Example Sentences

The victim's struggle was "fierce", the lead prosecutor said.

From BBC

In July, a judge dismissed an involuntary manslaughter case against Baldwin after police and prosecutors withheld evidence from the defence.

From BBC

The father of her children and the prosecutor of the case will also have an opportunity to argue why she should remain behind bars.

From BBC

The local prosecutor’s office said it had accused three people of crimes after his death, though it did not name them.

From New York Times

Smith-Griffin used some of the fraudulently obtained funds to put a down payment on a house in North Carolina and pay for her wedding, prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times

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