district attorney

noun

: the prosecuting officer of a judicial district

Examples of district attorney in a Sentence

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One of the mistakes some legal critics believe was committed during the trial involved allegations that the New York district attorney’s office, led by Alvin Bragg, never committed itself to what the second crime was. Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025 Linked by the fire, a cashier, fire-fighter, district attorney and student battle to prevent tragedy, the blaze’s consequences still roiling two decades later. John Hopewell, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025 At the time of the crash, Kyren's vehicle was over 72 yards behind the other vehicles, Ory said, citing the report from the district attorney's office. Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025 The Manhattan district attorney’s office, which prosecuted the case, will have a chance to respond to the appeals arguments in court papers. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025 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 31 Oct. 2025.

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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