district attorney

noun

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

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By Tuesday, the district attorney must make a crucial decision. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 Saathoff testified that he's not being paid by the district attorney for his expert testimony. — Nbc News, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026 The firm did not specify how people could apply, but the reimbursement program will be administered by a third party unaffiliated with the company, the district attorney’s office said. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 The course was taught by a Columbia professor who brought together eight inmates and eight Manhattan assistant district attorneys. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 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 27 Aug. 2026.

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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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