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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After learning of the United States' investigation in this case, the district attorney's office said that Team Rehab cooperated with the United States by identifying improper claims for payment and implementing compliance controls to prevent future overbilling. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026 Beard said investigators will delve into those elements before submitting the investigation to the district attorney’s office. Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026 Speakers at that rally included Alisa Simmons, a Democratic Tarrant County commissioner; Tiffany Burks, a Democrat running for district attorney; and Maryellen Hicks, who has spent over 50 years as a lawyer and judge in Texas. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026 The stakes are especially high for district attorney races. Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for district attorney

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 Apr. 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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