district attorney

noun

Synonyms of district attorneynext
: the prosecuting officer of a judicial district

Examples of district attorney in a Sentence

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The district attorney’s office asked Lynn Martin, who was now in juvenile custody, for help in identifying clients of hers who may have been involved in underage prostitution or pornography rings. Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026 In November, the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office began presenting evidence to what’s known as an investigative grand jury, according to one of the sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case with the media. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026 Baytieh was elected as a judge in 2022 after he was fired from the district attorney’s office because of his conduct in the Smith case. Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026 Police are investigating the accident with the assistance of the Denton County district attorney’s office to evaluate any potential criminal charges, Thomas said. Timia Cobb breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for district attorney

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of district attorney was in 1789

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“District attorney.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/district%20attorney. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

district attorney

noun
: the prosecuting officer of a judicial district

Legal Definition

district attorney

noun
: the prosecuting officer of a judicial district see also state's attorney

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