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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
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First Known Use
1789, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of district attorney was
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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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