district attorney

noun

: the prosecuting officer of a judicial district

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Before Congress, Duffy was a reality TV actor and later the district attorney of Ashland County. Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024 The decision by Price’s office to file charges in Monk’s death came just days after a landslide election that saw Price become the first district attorney in the county’s history to be recalled from office. Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024 Mejia, who has not previously spoken out about the matter, said that his views are his own and do not represent the district attorney’s office. Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024 Gascón also last week wrote letters to Gov. Gavin Newson supporting the brothers in a bid for clemency, which could free the brothers immediately – possibly before Hochman’s term as district attorney begins. Matthew J. Friedman, CNN, 6 Nov. 2024 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 5 Dec. 2024.

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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